Each year, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, partnered with the Governor's Office, recognizes the efforts of Texans who are doing their…
The winners are nominated by members of their respective communities and vetted through a rigorous selection process at TCEQ. The celebration…,
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Benjamin Rawald inspired his community to plant over 150,000 milkweed seeds to help the environmentally vital…,
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AP Biology teacher Andrew Brinker inspires his students to act locally for the environment, and to pursue a future…,
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Corina Fuentes Garza inspires here AP Environmental Science course—a course she created—to become environmental stewards…,
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The City of Frisco is leading the way with their innovative recycling program, helping residents responsibly dispose of…,
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Keep Texas Recycling has helped rural Texas access recycling education and services for over 25 years.
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An innovative outreach campaign has helped the New Braunfels Utilities save hundreds of thousands of dollars and…,
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Over 11,000 students have benefited from a visit to the restored Blackland Prairie at Austin College' Sneed Prairie…,
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The Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center has companies state-wide to save energy, conserve water, and redirect…, The Keep Brownsville Beautiful Youth Advisory Board helped coordinate 29 beautification projects.
We know the guilty feeling of throwing away something that might be recyclable. Maybe that item was really heavy. Perhaps it was made of metal. It…
Here at Take Care of Texas, we love supporting avid recyclers. But could you be causing more harm than good when you put these questionable items in…, 1. Time Wasted
A materials recovery facility, or MRF, processes and sorts recyclable material. When items such as plastic bags,…, To be a responsible recycler, familiarize yourself with what can and can’t be recycled in your area. In many cases, items that can and can’t be…
More than half of all indoor water use takes place in the bathroom. With so much water being used, there are easy ways to save both water and money.…
You may think that baths are more eco-friendly because water doesn't run the entire time. But have you ever thought about how much water it…, This doesn’t mean that you need to cut out your bubble baths completely, but maybe take them sparingly in order to save water. When you do take a…, Showering is one of the leading ways that water is used in the home, accounting for about 17% of residential indoor water use. An easy way to…, The average family can save 2,700 gallons of water each year by installing WaterSense labeled showerheads! By using less water, there will…
Millions of people have at least one cup of coffee during the day, looking for a boost of energy from the caffeinated beverage or the comfort of a…
When consumed through single-use methods—disposable cups, filters, or pods and bags—coffee poses a problem for the environment. Thankfully, there are…, It’s estimated that Americans send around 25 billion Styrofoam coffee cups to landfills each year. One of the easiest methods for lowering…, Single-use coffee “pods” create unnecessary waste. Recycling the pods can be difficult, as most cannot be recycled as a unit. Consult the…, Selecting a coffee maker is a big choice. You want to get a reliable device. While some can be inexpensive, they may also break easily, causing them…, Once you have finished making a delicious cup of coffee, you are left with coffee grounds. Instead of throwing them in the trash, you can add them to…, Once you have a good coffee machine, you will need to consider the type of filter you are using. The most common is a paper filter. This is single-…, Most coffee is sold in smaller packets. While this is convenient, it means more plastic bags will be sent to landfills. The good news is that there…
The importance of clean, available water cannot be understated. August is Water Quality Month—a great opportunity to learn about how your actions and…
One of the biggest water quality challenges that Texas communities face is fats, oils, and grease (FOG) in sinks and products like “wipes” and…, Communities all over Texas are taking responsibility for their water quality with powerful results:
Defend Your Drains North Texas supplies…, Now that you’ve seen how dedicated Texas communities are working to preserve water quality, it’s your turn to assess your practices at home, work,…,
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Declan Howell, a 13-year-old from Austin, had just recently earned his Eagle Scout award when he saw a challenge…
Zebra Mussels are an invasive species that spreads very rapidly, disrupting native ecosystems and causing extensive damage to infrastructure and…,
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Like Declan, we can all do our part to stop the spread of zebra mussels and other invasive species. Take action by…