We’ve all heard the classics: turn off the lights, recycle your paper, shut your computer down at night. Important? Absolutely. Fresh and exciting?…
Conservation starts before you clock in. Could you carpool with a coworker? Maybe bike one or two days a week? If that’s not possible, try “errand…, Before ordering new supplies, try a little creative repurposing. Old three-ring binders missing the cover sleeve? Wrap them in leftover wrapping…, We all know “go paperless” is the goal, but sometimes a printout is unavoidable. How about instead of printing fewer times, we print smarter. Use…, Food waste is a silent culprit in office life. Try starting a “Friday Clean-Out Lunch.” Instead of everyone buying lunch, coworkers bring their…, Skip sticky notes by shifting to a communal whiteboard (or chalkboard wall, if your office is cool like that). It’s reusable, visual, and secretly…, Encourage coworkers to pack lunches in reusable containers instead of bringing in takeout every day. If everyone picks one day a week to commit, the…, All those files and emails sitting on the server? They take energy to store. Challenge your team to a monthly “inbox spring cleaning” or file purge.…, Offices lose pens like socks in a dryer. Instead of constantly buying new packs, set up a communal jar where people drop off extras. It’s a small…, Conserving resources doesn’t have to mean dim hallways and guilt trips about printing. It can be fun and social! The trick is to look at the little…
As the seasons shift, so does the air around us—its temperature, moisture, and even its cleanliness. These changes offer a rich opportunity for…
Young learners thrive on sensory experiences and simple cause-and-effect relationships. Seasonal changes are easy to observe and can be tied to basic…, Middle schoolers are ready to explore systems and relationships. They can begin to understand how seasonal factors—like temperature inversions or…, Older students can dive into the science behind air quality, analyze data, and even explore policy and advocacy. Seasonal changes can be tied to real…, Seasonal changes are more than just wardrobe shifts; they're windows into the invisible world of air. By tailoring activities to developmental levels…
The holiday season in Texas means big flavors, big hearts, and big gatherings. While all of that fun could mean a big environmental footprint, with a…
Choose a Local and Seasonal Theme – Build your menu around what’s in season and sourced locally. Avoid individual snack packs and go for crowd-…,
Reusable and Thrifted Décor – Skip balloons, streamers, and plastic party supplies. Instead, use flags, banners, or garlands that can be folded and…,
Go Potluck Style – Encourage guests to bring a seasonal dish along with serving utensils to serve it.
Pitchers Over Cans – Offer drinks in pitchers…,
Secret Santa with a Twist – If you’re taking part in gift exchanges, swap local goods or handmade items. Alternatively, you can give to a charity.…,
Label Your Bins Clearly – Make it easy for guests to help clean up by labeling bins for trash, recycling, and compost. A short reminder before the…, Being sustainable doesn’t mean giving up on tradition. It means enriching your traditions with intention, care, and a little creativity. This season…
So, you’ve heard about composting, but where do you start? There are many different methods of composting that can easily be done in your backyard or…
This is the most commonly used method of composting because it is simple and low maintenance. This method involves piling organic matter in a…, Composting using a bin is similar to starting a compost pile, but the materials are in a contained environment. You can choose to buy a bin or make a…, Tumblers are another great way to start composting at home. Tumblers typically have one to two chambers that rotate to allow air into the compost.…, Vermicomposting, or worm composting, is another easy way to compost at home. Let the worms do all the work to break down the organic matter! Most…, Commercial composting offers a way for those who can't compost at home to reduce their waste. This composting method is the large-scale collection…,
Here are a few common issues you may experience while composting and helpful ways you can resolve them.
Material is not breaking down…, If you need a crash course on the basics of composting, check out our Basics of Composting blog that covers what composting is, what can and can’t be…
Adding plants into your bathroom is a natural way to clean the air. Peace lilies, spider plants, pots, and plants are great indoor plants because…
Switching to bar soap, silk floss, natural loofahs, safety razors, and bamboo combs and toothbrushes are an easy way to cut the plastic in your…
Simply fill a plastic water bottle with sand or pebbles and place it in your toilet’s water tank. The bottle displaces the water so you use less…
Avoid single-use coffee pod machines and single-use paper coffee filters. Purchase a coffee machine that will last for a long time and use less…
Look for EPA Safer Choice products to reduce chemicals in your breakroom. They’re safer for you and better for Texas waterways.
Set equipment defaults to “duplex,” to enforce double-sided printing which can cut paper cost in half.
Most household needs can be met with the temperature lowered to 120 degrees which will save energy and money.
Eating seasonally offers fresher produce, better flavor, and higher nutritional value. It also reduces your food’s environmental impact by requiring…
Plan ahead, buy what you need, and make a plan for leftovers. Composting what you don't eat, freeze, or preserve should be your last resort.