Trade Fair — Call it a Comeback
 The TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair and Conference is back May 10–11, 2022, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. and get ready for educational sessions from over a dozen TCEQ programs, covering topics like air and water permitting, oil and gas, industrial and solid waste management, compliance and enforcement, and remediation programs.
Battery Recycling Demystified
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Batteries are everywhere, but one place we could all stand to see fewer batteries is the landfill. Some batteries can be recycled, others are harder to dispose of. Learn what to do with the spent batteries you find around your home, garage, and office. |
Video Contest Voting Starts in January
The Take Care of Texas youth Video Contest received dozens of entries this year from all over the state! With help from Waste Management of Texas, we’ll award the top three high- and middle-school winners with scholarships and prizes. We need your help by voting for your favorite videos to go to the final round. Mark your calendar to vote Jan. 18–29, and head to the Video Contest page to support your favorite! |
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The Take Care of Texas annual Art Contest will accept entries Jan. 4 – March 4. With help from The Texas Chemical Council, six talented artists from grades K–5 will win prizes for their artwork that tells the world how they Take Care of Texas. If there’s a kid or educator in your life who would like to participate, read more about the Art Contest!
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Texas businesses and local governments can provide valuable learning experiences to college students through TCEQ’s Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program. This program has placed over 2,500 students in paid, full-time summer internships. Learn how your organization can sponsor a Mickey Leland intern. |
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Shiner Hosts Take Care of Texas
 Take Care of Texas recently had the opportunity to speak with Texans at Spoetzl Brewery (maker of Shiner beers) as they hosted the GASP Bicycle Ride and Beer Run events. Thanks for inviting us out, Spoetzl!
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