Keep Texas Beautiful has recognized Keep Bolivar Beautiful (KBB) as a recipient of a 2016 Green Bag Grant. H-E-B, Central Market and Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) have partnered to create the Green Bag Grants program, giving 13 Texas communities a share of $25,000 to support plastic bag recycling and reduction, water conservation education, and programming pertaining to environmental education and/or waste management. Five cents from every customer purchase of reusable, green grocery bags at H-E-B stores is used to fund these grants, which range in size from $150 to $3,000.
“The Green Bag Grants help H-E-B and Keep Texas Beautiful affiliates work together to teach communities how to reduce, reuse, and recycle to create a healthier environment for everyone,” said Suzanne Kho, KTB Executive Director. KBB will utilize the funds from the 2016 Green Bag Grant to outfit the affiliate trailer that is used for community clean-up and beautification events. Carlis Cole, KBB President, added, “We are excited to purchase needed equipment and supplies to continue our efforts.”
H-E-B and Central Market provide an additional $25,000 in funding for the Keep Texas Waterways Clean program, which provides communities with the expertise and tools to host cleanup events on waterways such as oceans, rivers, streams, tributaries, lakes, and bayous.
Keep Texas Beautiful, the statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement organization and affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, strives to educate and engage Texans to take responsibility for improving their community environment. KTB and its more than 390 affiliates work with government, businesses, civic groups, and volunteers to ensure that every Texan has the opportunity to help make Texas the cleanest, most beautiful state in the nation. The Green Bag Grants are one of the many ways that KTB is able to achieve its mission. For more information about KTB or the Green Bag Grants, call 1-800-CLEAN-TX or visit www.ktb.org.
H-E-B, with sales of more than $23 billion, operates more than 370 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2015. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience at everyday low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs more than 96,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information about H-E-B, please visit www.heb.com.
[11-7-2016]
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