Blog Post - Texas Campaign for the Environment

Tell Austin Resource Recovery–Composting First!

From our blog: It’s clear that Zero Waste has big opportunities for protecting our environment while saving us all money. Not all priorities are created equally, however, and curbside composting is an idea whose time has come. This will capture an entire new class of materials that most families currently have to throw into the landfill.

Austin Resolutions for the New Year

Austin American Statesman: In 2016, I resolve to work with Austinites in all 10 City Council districts to get our city on track with our zero waste goals. By October, all renters and all workplaces should have recycling available

Looking back on our work in 2015

From our blog: Take a look back at TCE and TCE Fund accomplishments in 2015 as we look ahead to fighting pollution in 2016.

TCE Responds to Austin Statesman’s Article Trashing ‘Zero Waste’

From our blog: A front page article in the Austin Statesman misled the public about the merits of Austin’s forward-thinking Zero Waste Plan. Read our response and use our tools to Take Action!

Why everyone is talking about the Paris climate conference

This week, diplomats from 195 countries finalized a global climate deal that many feel needs enforcement from the bottom up. We agree.

Houston Runoff Election Environmental Questionnaire

From our blog: We led a group of environmental, environmental justice, civil rights and civic engagement organizations to produce a short questionnaire for Houston candidates. Election day is December 12th, 2015.

Texans Believe in Climate Change and Want Local Control

From our blog: Data now makes it clear that Texans are tired of these politics-as-usual games.

National Voter Registration Day

Today is National Voter Registration Day, and what better day to make sure that you have done everything you need to participate in the election this November? We want to be sure you vote in every election because we know you care about the environment! Here are a few simple steps to make sure you are […]