With summer fast approaching, we've got some fun enviro-friendly vacay tips for you and your crew!

Love is in the air, and what better way to show your significant other how much you love them than by giving a gift that is thoughtful and helps the environment. If you are looking for some ideas that will show your adoration for a special someone, as well as to our planet, we have compiled six eco-friendly gift ideas that might be just right. 
 

We should work on our lawns year-round—even during the colder months. Some preparation now will bear fruit (literally and figuratively) when the weather gets warm again.

The winter season is not usually the time of the year people think of when deciding to plant vegetables. However, for some hardy vegetables, this is the perfect time to get them in the ground and ready for an early spring harvest. Here are some tips and tricks that will make planting these vegetables easier every winter.

The beginning of the year is a chance to start new habits or restart some that may have waned during the year. Did you promise to use fewer plastic bags and now find yourself buried in them? How about starting that compost pile? No worries, it happens! But this year can be different if you start with small changes, because small impacts make big ripples. 
 

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?

With the arrival of colder weather, it can be tempting to accept the higher energy costs that come with cranking up the thermostat. Luckily, there are many ways you can cut your energy consumption and stay warm this winter. Check out these tips to save money and energy as the mercury drops.

'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!

Fuzzy socks, gift cards, plastic toys...it's time to say goodbye to these go-to gifts! Sustainable gifts help reduce waste, and they can also save your wallet while providing a loved one with something more unique and thoughtful than the typical item. Handmade gifts, upcycled items, and gifting experiences can be great ways to start. Find great gift ideas for your family, friends, and teachers below. 

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