Check for leaks. An office faucet leaking one drop per second can waste 3,000 gallons of water each year. That’s the amount needed to take more than…
Paper and paperboard account for about a quarter of municipal solid waste. Recycling paper products—including newspapers, paperboard boxes (like…
Activating standby settings on equipment such as copiers, laser printers, and others can reduce energy usage by diminishing the power when the device…
Select reusable office supplies. Some items, like refillable pens and pencils, folders, and envelopes, can be reused many times. Also, find out if…
Buy office supplies made from, or packaged in, recycled materials. Buying recycled products makes recycling sustainable, increasing the demand for…
Electronic products are made from valuable resources and materials, including metals, plastics, and glass, all of which require energy to mine and…
You may have heard the phrase “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” - these are called the 3 Rs! They are an easy way to remember how to limit wasting resources…
Don’t forget your reusables. A great way to reduce your waste is by substituting single-use items with eco-friendly alternatives. For example, if you…
Instead of using items once, try to use items that have a longer lifespan or find ways to repurpose them for other uses. For example, before buying…
We all know how fortunate we are to live in Texas, particularly in the springtime. With warm, sunny days and cool evenings, the spring months in…
Fishing
Fishing is a fun and affordable way to get outdoors and spend time with friends and family. Plus, it can be a relaxing way to pass the day.…, Hiking
Texas has a lot of ground to cover, so you better get started soon if you want to make a dent in it. Hiking is a great activity to get…, Boating
Bays, estuaries, lakes, and rivers—no matter where you live in Texas, you likely aren’t far from one of these bodies of water. Boating is a…, Camping
There are so many beautiful and unique campsites in Texas. You can camp in the desert, the forest, the hills, and the beach. You can even…, Birding
This outdoor activity, once known as birdwatching, is now one of the more cosmopolitan in existence. Texas offers some of the best bird…