CONTEST OVERVIEW
Texas students enrolled in grades K-5 are invited to participate in the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Take Care of…
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
The contest theme is recycling. Artwork must portray positive ways to protect the environment by recycling. All artwork must…
Does your business have chemicals and materials you don’t want or need? Does your institution need chemicals and materials that may be another…
RENEW, the Resource Exchange Network for Eliminating Waste, is a free material-exchange network that promotes the reuse or recycling of industrial…, You can access RENEW at www.renewtx.net. Here you will find all available or wanted materials and can post a new listing for available or wanted…, In recent years, RENEW has helped businesses throughout Texas and the United States succeed in these goals.
In December 2019, a university in New…, Anyone from industrial plants to manufacturing facilities, local businesses to universities, can participate in the network.
To receive the…, If your company is not already a Proud Partner, sign up for this free organizational recognition program by taking the pledge to Take Care of…
Those with an environmental mind know that it’s wise and prudent to recycle what we can no longer use. But what you can do with your holiday tree…
If your artificial tree has simply run its course and is no longer reusable, don’t add it to your curbside recycling—it can’t be recycled that…,
Your city may have drop-off locations for real trees or offer to pick them up along with your curbside trash and recycling. Often, they will…, Whether real or artificial, when you recycle or reuse your tree, you’re reducing your impact on the environment. Every action you take makes a…
Let the Earth Day celebrations begin with a fun step-by-step activity! This is ideal for children of all ages and can be done at home or in the…
Most of these materials can be found in and around the home:
old/used paper
water
bowl
blender
wire hanger
panty…, During the recycling process there is a step where you will need to press the pulp into a sieve, which is used to strain liquids from solids. It is…, Making recycled paper with kids is an interactive way for them to see the recycling process first-hand. With these steps, tips, and tricks,…
Conservation of resources can begin as simply as going through your closet. Do you have old or unwanted clothes? Donate or repurpose them instead of…
Read on to learn about how some young Texans took “closet conservation” to the next level by designing sustainable wardrobes, and find out how you…, High school seniors from Lamar Academy in McAllen, TX, recently created a new fashion line completely made from recycled materials. Students Gisselle…, In 2019, students at Palo Alto College in San Antonio, TX hosted a Recycled Fashion Show using donated clothes from Goodwill to celebrate America…, There are several ways to reuse your clothing instead of discarding it. Here are some tips:
Donate gently-used clothing* – Your items can be donated…
Insulated drink cups, coolers, and product packaging are made from a product called expanded polystyrene or EPS. This material, more commonly…
The City of Waco is among cities that have recently started programs to divert EPS from landfills. We caught up with Kody Petillo, Assistant Director…
This season is the perfect time to make some changes to your traditional gifting practices. Studies show that Americans create 25% more waste during…
Many wrapping materials are single-use and made of plastic, like glossy wrapping paper or glittery holiday bows. Below are some easy swaps for…, Your wrapping can actually be a gift itself. By wrapping your gifts in t-shirts, blankets, or dish towels, you can cut down on holiday waste and…, Consider purchasing reusable boxes for your holiday gifting. These items are sturdier than your average cardboard box and come in a wide variety of…, By wrapping your gifts in paper bags or old shipping boxes, you are giving those materials a second life! Paper bags with patterns or store logos can…, Filling glass jars with fun things like hot cocoa or brownie mix is a great way to add a personal touch to any holiday event. It also is an easy way…, Stanford University. “Frequently Asked Questions: Holiday Waste Prevention.”
NEEF. “Tis the Season...To Take out the Trash?”
This is the season when many people are thinking about changes they would like to make in their lives. The new year provides us with a time to…
Incorporate local farmers markets into your regular shopping schedules. Locally-grown produce travels a shorter distance from the farm to your plate…, An easy way to tackle food waste is by composting. You can start your own compost bin or participate in a curbside composting program, if there is…, Do you ever feel like you might be recycling incorrectly, or occasionally throwing out items that could be recycled? Avoid wishcycling and learn the…, Think about the products you use every day. Do many contain plastic? Each stage of plastic's life cycle—from raw materials to manufacturing to…, An easy way to make your resolutions stick is by bringing your family and friends into your resolutions with you. Meet up with friends at a farmers…
Holiday excitement this time of year sends many Texans into a flurry of decorating their homes, schools, and offices. The star of most holiday…
Choose LED
Many lighting formats, including string lights, nets, ropes, icicles, and lights of various sizes, are available in an LED option. LED…, Simply plugging your lights in and leaving them on all night wastes energy. When installing your lights and decorations, save energy and money by…, Electronic holiday decorations often take a beating from the elements and tend to come out of storage mysteriously tangled and damaged. Keep them out…, If you have curb-side recycling, you should not “wishcycle” by putting string lights in the bin, as this only contaminates the stream.…