The best way to Take Care of Texas is by learning about how we affect the natural environment of our state on a personal and community level. By…
Here you’ll find a wide variety of educational resources for teachers, parents, and students of all ages. Through using our resources as a program of…
Turn off lights when you don't need them. Lighting accounts for over 10% of the annual household utility bill. Save more energy by upgrading your…
Some devices continue to consume electricity when they are turned off, also known as standby power. Plugging electronics into a power strip provides…
Each Texan contributes about 5 pounds of waste to landfills each day. By recycling paper, metal, plastic, and other materials, you can reduce waste,…
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Use less water! One easy step is to take shorter showers. Also, instead of letting the water run while shaving or brushing your teeth, run it just to…
Check for leaks! The most common types of leaks are worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and other leaking valves both inside and outside the home…
Using less toxic cleaning products can reduce pollutants in both the air and water, and may help improve the air quality in your house. The EPA’s…
Wash your laundry with cold water whenever possible, as heating water uses a lot of energy. Try to only wash full loads of laundry to save water. If…
Our Proud Partner Program is an organizational responsibility program that allows corporations, governments, nonprofits, and other private entities…
When a business or organization takes a pledge to further its conservation efforts—in a way that makes sense for its business, focus, and/or team—we…, As a Proud Partner, you and your organization have opportunities to share how you’re engaging in conservation, contribute your leadership and…
Avoid over drying your clothes. Dryers with a moisture sensor will automatically turn the machine off when clothes are done and prevent over drying.…
Operating automatic dishwashers with a full load can save water. Scrape dirty dishes, don’t rinse them. Also, you can use your dishwasher’s air-dry…
Reduce energy consumption by matching the pot or pan size to the stove’s burner size. A 6-inch pot on an 8-inch burner wastes over 40% of the burner’…
Reducing the fats, oils, and grease (FOG) going down your kitchen sink helps avoid expensive sewer backups, plumbing emergencies, and rate increases…
Leftover or used household products that contain potentially hazardous ingredients are known as household hazardous waste (HHW). This includes used…