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.

Like many of your fellow Texans, you may be spending more time at home while practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. During this time, we encourage you and your family to conserve resources and reduce your waste. This is also a perfect opportunity to teach children about the importance of environmental and resource conservation, and maybe start a few at-home-projects with them!

We’re moving in an increasingly green direction, especially with the things we choose to buy and use in our daily lives. But what do these “environmentally friendly” claims and ecolabels on products really mean?