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?