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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Texas-wide water cleanup initiative tackles Lake Austin, Colorado River
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several environmental groups are teaming up this weekend to clean trash out of Lake Austin and the Colorado River, as part of a statewide initiative to keep Texas waterways clean and litter-free. The Colorado River Alliance is hosting its third annual Lake Austin Cleanup on Saturday. It's part of a statewide cleanup initiative called 'Trash Free Gulf,' aimed at removing trash from waterways before it can float downstream and into the Gulf. All Water Guides is also hosting a cleanup event at the Colorado River in east Austin as part of the initiative. The Colorado River Alliance's young professionals' group, the River Society, is partnering with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation's Stewards of the Wild to take part in the initiative, which is being led by Gulf Trust and presented by H-E-B's 'Our Texas, Our Future.' Volunteers will work to remove trash from the water and shoreline that feed into the Texas Colorado River and downstream towards Matagorda Bay. There are 160 volunteers registered to clean up Lake Austin by paddleboard and on land, from 10 a.m. to noon, according to a spokesperson for the event. They'll launch from Mozart's Coffee Roasters, which is providing volunteers with access to paddleboards through its paddleboard rental company. The Lake Austin Cleanup has reached capacity and is no longer accepting volunteers, but those interested in getting involved in cleanup efforts can head to east Austin to help out with the Colorado River cleanup. Cleanup the Colorado is happening from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. All Water Guides and Trash Free Gulf are still seeking volunteers to help clean up the river. The meetup location is 6213 Levander Loop. Organizers are asking that volunteers bring canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and rafts, if they have them. If you don't have one of those, you can still show up and borrow a boat from the Texas River School, according to Trash Free Gulf. Gulf Trust is initiating cleanup efforts across Texas throughout the month of May in an effort to protect the Gulf. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
H-E-B- to give away 274,000 reusable bags for Earth Day – how to get one
As part of its annual Earth Day celebration, H-E-B will give away 274,000 free reusable bags to customers across Texas. One random customer from each store will also be selected to receive an annual Texas State Parks pass. Here's what we know. Beginning at 8 a.m., customers at any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V's Smart Shop, or Mi Tienda location will receive a complimentary Earth Day bag while supplies last. This year's bag features a nostalgic postcard-style design showcasing Galveston Island State Park. It's the second in a three-part series. Additional bags will be available for purchase at $1.50 each. Since 2008, the Texas-based grocery store has given out more than 3.2 million reusable bags, according to a release from the company. The retailer is also the retailer is sponsoring the Trash Free Gulf campaign, which gives Texans an opportunity to participate in over 80 litter cleanups in every major watershed and along the coastline to work towards a Trash Free Gulf, according to the release. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Earth Day 2025: H-E-B to give out free reusable bags in Texas
Associated Press
21-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Leading IT Asset Disposition Company mender Announces Donation to the Gulf Trust's ‘Trash Free Gulf' Project
mender, an IT asset disposition (ITAD) company that extends the life of IT assets through recycling and resale. mender's Commitment to Land and Wildlife Conservation Drives Donation to Trash Free Gulf, other Non-Profit Causes Across Texas and Region mender, an IT asset disposition (ITAD) company that extends the life of IT assets through recycling and resale, has announced a donation to the Gulf Trust's Trash Free Gulf campaign.' As a leading supporter of regional wildlife and conservation efforts, the donations honor mender's pledge to commit five percent of its profits to land and wildlife conservation efforts in Texas and across the region. The project, which is an initiative from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, is devoted to cleaning up waterways feeding the gulf and reducing single-use containers that ultimately pollute these waterways. Mender is among several high-profile primary contributors to this program, including H-E-B's Our Texas, Our Future, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, Keep Texas Beautiful,and YETI. In addition to a monetary donation, mender employees will participate in a cleanup event at White Rock Lake on May 17. The company will also attend future Trash Free Gulf cleanup events, which Kent Taggart, mender's co-founder and CEO, says will help to solidly connect team members to the company's environmental mission. 'mender is dedicated to giving back in ways that help to heal the environment, and that doesn't only mean writing a check,' said Taggart. 'Community engagement is also important to us, so we want to get as many staff members—and even customers and vendors—as possible activated in our mission.' Trash Free Gulf unites cleanup partners across Texas this April and May to clean watersheds and raise awareness for healthy streams, rivers, lakes, bays and oceans. More than 2,000 volunteers are needed across 40 projects throughout the state. 'We are so grateful for mender's partnership and support,' said Jay Kleberg, executive director of the Gulf Trust. 'Our mission with this campaign is to create a shift in the way Texans think about their connection to the Gulf. By getting out there and helping clean up with our neighbors, we can work toward a trash-free Gulf.' For more information about Trash Free Gulf and to register to participate, visit About mender: mender is a global IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) company, specializing in eco-friendly IT asset disposition services while focusing on extending the lifecycle of IT assets through responsible recycling and resale. The company ensures secure disposal and recycling of IT equipment, aiming to protect the environment and clients' brand reputation. Mender adheres to sustainable practices that promote a circular economy. The services include secure data destruction, IT asset recovery, and environmentally responsible recycling, catering to the needs of businesses looking to dispose of their IT assets in an eco-conscious manner. Mender supports wildlife and land conservation efforts through a giving pledge of five percent of its net profits back to the community. For more information, visit: Media Contact Company Name: mender Contact Person: Pam Abrahamsson Email: Send Email Phone: (503)298-9749 City: Euless State: Texas Country: United States Website: Press Release Distributed by To view the original version on ABNewswire visit: Leading IT Asset Disposition Company mender Announces Donation to the Gulf Trust's 'Trash Free Gulf' Project
