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.

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.

The long, dry summers in Texas lead many counties to enact bans on some or all types of burning. Read about these bans and preventing wildfires in Texas.

Back to school is a great time for kids to learn practical ways to take care of the environment. Here are some ideas to help make your education experience more sustainable.

Your students probably think of summer as the time to stay up late, goof around with friends, ride bikes in the neighborhood, and play video games.  And yes, it is all those things! But summer doesn’t have to mean that they can’t keep learning about the environment. In fact, summer poses some unique learning opportunities that they wouldn’t get any other time of the year. Below are some ideas you can suggest to your students to try and engage in when they're ready to get outside.  

As every resident of this state knows, Texas is the best place on Earth. So celebrate this Earth Day by Taking Care of Texas right where you are!

Many people believe that it is illegal to pick the Texas state flower, the bluebonnet. This is a rumor and there is no law that protects bluebonnets from being picked. However, there are some safety and conservation guidelines we should all follow when enjoying Texas wildflowers.

How about including a resolution to reduce plastic use?