Instead of throwing out organic waste and yard debris with the garbage, try composting them. Compost can serve as a soil conditioner that nourishes…
Plants that are native to Texas help conserve water and protect the soil, and require less pesticide, fertilizer, and maintenance—all saving you time…
Take Care of Texas is a statewide campaign from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). TCEQ—the state’s environmental agency—created…, Every Texan can help keep our air clean, reduce waste, and conserve our water. To this end, Take Care of Texas provides:
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More is not always better when fertilizing your yard. Excessive watering or a rainstorm can wash away the chemical excess—wasting your money and…
Lighting accounts for 25 to 30% of an office's energy consumption. By turning off lights when not needed, performing regular maintenance, and…
Heating and cooling typically account for 25% of an office building's energy use. Save energy and money by tuning up your heating, ventilating, and…
Activate the Power-Management Features on your computer and monitor. Power management features place computers and monitors (the CPU, hard drive, etc…
Many electronic products continue to draw power even when they are turned off. Since it's not always practical to unplug these items whenever you…
Reduce unwanted mail. Each year households and businesses in the US receive more than 75 billion pieces of junk mail. E-mail direct-marketing…
Replace bathroom fixtures with WaterSense products and you could save over 16,000 gallons of water each year. Faucet aerators and WaterSense faucets…
Carpool with coworkers or classmates. It’s fun and reduces car emissions and traffic congestion.
Stock your office kitchen or break rooms with reusable glasses, plates, and flatware instead of disposables. Encourage employees to reuse coffee mugs…
Set up a bin in the break room to collect coffee grounds, vegetable scraps, and fruit scraps. Instead of throwing out those scraps and leftovers with…
This campaign raises awareness of how each of us can make our state a better place to live, work, and play. Everyone’s first step to Take Care of…
When replacing break-room appliances, consider using ENERGY STAR certified products that incorporate advanced technologies, using 10–15% less energy…