The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has released a study on the Economic Impacts of Recycling showing that the overall impact of recycling municipal solid waste (MSW) on the Texas…
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States Celebrate Pollution Prevention Week
Each year, the third week of September marks Pollution Prevention (P2) Week, which was created in honor of the Pollution Prevention Act passed 27 years ago. P2 Week provides an…
Texas Works Hand-in-Hand with U.S. EPA on Hurricane Harvey Response
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the U.S. EPA, in coordination with local and other state and federal officials, are continuing to work together to address the human…
As Texas CEQ Responds to Unprecedented Hurricane, ECOS Member Experiences Sought
In response to the widespread and unprecedented flooding from Hurricane Harvey, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is working swiftly and diligently to help communities assess damage, manage debris,…
Texas EnviroMentor Program Provides Environmental Regulation Assistance
In an effort to assist small businesses, local governments, and independent school districts in complying with environmental regulations, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Small Business and Local Government…
Texas Shares Tips on Living Sustainably
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), as part of the Take Care of Texas campaign, frequently shares advice on how citizens can make more environmentally and wallet-friendly choices in…
Texas Honors Innovators with Environmental Excellence Awards
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on May 17 recognized several organizations and individuals with the state’s highest environmental honor – the Texas Environmental Excellence Award. The awards have been…
Texas Offers Tips on Going Green with Pets
This week, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) reached out to public with tips that are relatable to many – ways to go green with your pet. An infographic…
Texas Offers Ozone Tips for Warm Weather
Now that spring has sprung, TCEQ website Take Care of Texas is offering tips on ways the public can decrease the amount of ozone that forms in the atmosphere when…
Texas CEQ Commissioner Spearheads Beach Cleanup
Last week, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Commissioner Toby Baker led a cleanup at Boca Chica Beach after a promise he made to attendees of last year’s Valley Environmental Summit.…