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Texas Recycles Day Texas Recycles Day Nov 15KTB Blog

Texas Recycles Day

Texas Recycles Day has a rich history rooted in the Lone Star State. The event traces its origins to 1994 as a project of two employees of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Kevin Tuerff and Valerie Davis. Their idea was to promote recycling through a  campaign to boost recycling…
lara
November 14, 2023
Choosing Your Cleanup Location KTB Blog

Choosing Your Cleanup Location

by Aishwaryaa Udeshi, Young Texan Ambassador Cover Photo from Aishwaryaa's cleanupHave you ever felt the urge to do something good for the environment, but didn't know where to start? Or have you participated in a clean-up but felt like it wasn't making a significant impact? Choosing the right clean-up location…
lara
October 19, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month and Environmental Justice Advocates KTB Blog

Hispanic Heritage Month and Environmental Justice Advocates

by Karla Camacho, KTB Communications Coordinator Cover Photo from Latinos Outdoors Environmental Justice and the Hispanic and Latino Community National Hispanic Heritage Month is here! From September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates the contributions and influence of Latinos on the history, culture, and achievements of the country.…
lara
October 13, 2023
What’s New This Fall Sweep! a cleanup crew in Dickinson, TX celebrates with a banner and bags of collected litterKTB Blog

What’s New This Fall Sweep!

by Kirsten Sorensen, Research and Cleanups Program Manager Fall Sweep is in full swing, and KTB is ready to support your cleanups this season! We’ve been listening to what our affiliates and other volunteer groups across the state have shared with us, and we’re excited to share some new resources…
keeptxbeauty
September 12, 2023
Tips for Waterways Cleanups AffiliateKTB Blog

Tips for Waterways Cleanups

Cleaning up waterways presents unique challenges and often requires extra preparation compared to other locations. Some of our affiliates have provided their tips and tricks to ensure a safe, smooth, and successful waterways cleanup. Choosing a Cleanup Location & Planning Ahead Do your due diligence ahead of time: learn how…
Corinne Pierce
June 2, 2023
Sustainable Practices: Composting KTB Blog

Sustainable Practices: Composting

by Rae Datt, KTB Spring 2023 Program Intern What is composting? Composting is a relatively undervalued sustainable practice that could be better implemented in both public and private sectors to divert waste. Composting takes food and other forms of biological waste and converts them into plant fertilizer to improve soil…
lara
April 24, 2023
2023 Don’t mess with Texas® Trash-off Events Adventist Spanish Church,DMWT Community Cleanup 2023 KHBKTB BlogPrograms

2023 Don’t mess with Texas® Trash-off Events

Keep Henderson Beautiful Great participation from the Henderson community! Several student organizations from the High School volunteered, and local civic clubs cleaned their Adopt-a-Highway sections. all photos c/o Leon Harris, Keep Henderson Beautiful Keep Weatherford Beautiful Keep Weatherford Beautiful's Don't mess With Texas® Trash-off event is a fun competition where…
lara
April 20, 2023