Investigating Pizza Boxes and Other Recycling Mysteries
Curious about whether the pizza boxes from this week's delivery are recyclable? Maybe you’ve put items in the recycling bin without being certain that your waste hauler could accept them. You're not alone. This is a problem called recycling contamination. If you’re unsure about what you can or can’t put in the bin, don’t get discouraged. Check out these quick tips to learn the dos and don’ts of recycling and avoid contamination of the recycling stream.
Sure-Fire Ways to Save Water Around the House
The average family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day, with indoor water use accounting for about 70 percent of this. And, as the second most populated state in the country, Texas has a large and continually growing demand for water. However, working together, Texans can conserve billions of gallons of water each year. Check out the water conservation infographic on our Facebook page to learn key tips to saving water and then share this helpful info with your friends.
Discover Your Lifetime Environmental Impact
Have you ever wondered how much time you've spent sleeping, sitting in traffic, or watching football? These are interesting questions. But have you considered how much electricity and water you’ve used throughout your life? Or, how much waste you’ve generated? Take Care of Texas has a tool that can answer these important questions. Check out the Make a Difference feature on our website, enter the year you were born, and see your results. You may be surprised!
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