'Tis the season to get together and celebrate, Texas-style, but that doesn't mean our impact on Texas landfills has to be as big as the parties and gifts. Common forms of waste at holiday gatherings include paper invitations, excess food, disposable plates and utensils, and gift wrapping. This year, reduce waste at your gatherings with these planning tips!

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!

With the holiday season on our doorstep, it’s important to prepare for any events you might attend or host. A little bit of planning will go a long way to making your holiday event environmentally friendly.  

September is National Preparedness Month! With unpredictable weather, it’s important that you and your family are prepared for any disaster that may come your way. We want to make sure that you are not only prepared, but that you have the tools you need to teach your kids or students how they can help their families be prepared as well. You can start with a few simple steps.

Millions of Texans are expected to travel this summer. As people start getting out and about again, it is important to remember that small changes can have a substantial impact on the environment. Whether you plan to soak in the sun at South Padre Island, hike the Guadalupe Peak, road trip through Amarillo, float down the Comal, stroll down San Antonio’s Riverwalk, or swim at Devil's Waterhole, there are small actions that can help us all Take Care of Texas.
 

Earth Month is a great time to organize a beautification or cleanup event with your family, friends, business, or community groups! All Texans can get involved and do their part to keep our state great. Not sure how to get started?

You can free yourself from clutter, save a ton of landfill space, and build community by helping a neighbor in need using these community trading post ideas! 

Food waste is a major problem for the environment. Here are some simple guidelines to help you reduce the amount of food you send to landfills.

Millions of people have at least one cup of coffee during the day. Thankfully, there are several easy changes you can implement to make your coffee drinking habit more sustainable.

In Texas, we are no strangers to natural disasters.