Knowing what to do with waste items can be confusing. Luckily, Take Care of Texas has your back! We’ve compiled a list of items that are commonly dumped or discarded in the wrong way. Keep reading to find out more information on these items and what can and can’t be recycled. 

We thought they were dead, but the recycling and sustainability fictions have returned to spread more misinformation. Load up on facts and put these zombie myths back into the ground.

Plastic Free July is an initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation that strives to create a future free of plastic waste. Participants are encouraged to find various ways to reduce their plastic usage in their everyday lives. This can include actions such as shopping in bulk, using bar soap, and switching to reusable items instead of single-use plastics. In 2023, almost 90 million people from 190 countries took part in this initiative, and many of the participants continued these habits after the campaign had ended.

Numbers. Arrows. Symbolic letters. Understanding plastic recycling logos can feel like trying to decipher the DaVinci Code. Learn what they mean without running for your life through the streets of Paris with Tom Hanks.

When we think about recycling, we don't often think about textiles. Textiles are made from natural or synthetic fibers (or a blend), and are used to make clothing, shoes, linens, bedding, upholstery, curtains, mattresses, carpets, and much more. Nearly all domestic textiles are recyclable, but less than 15% of textiles generated in the U.S. are reused or recycled — leaving 85% to be landfilled or incinerated. On average, each American throws away 70 pounds of textiles per year. 

Let the Earth Day celebrations begin with a fun step-by-step activity! This is ideal for children of all ages and can be done at home or in the classroom. With easy-to-follow steps and some tips and tricks to help the process go smoothly, join us as we make recycled paper. 

Box up the ornaments. Coil up those strings of lights. Stuff all the festive pillows back in the bins. You’ll use them all again next year. But what are you going to do with that tree?

During the holiday season, we generate about 25% more waste.

Did you know your purchases have power? Buying local and choosing products made with recycled materials doesn’t just help the environment, it also supports your local and state economy. This means jobs for your neighbors!