CleanSky Energy’s Commitment to Cleaning the World
CleanSky Energy annually participates in National Cleanup Day. Throughout the years, we have been dedicated to the cause of environmental stewardship by actively engaging in cleaning up Buffalo Bayou Park. Additionally, we proudly support Adopt A Drain Houston, demonstrating our commitment to a cleaner city environment by regularly removing debris and trash from designated drains four tiems each year.
You can do your part wherever you are. Check out National Cleanup Day’s nationwide network of cleanups to find a local cleanup event near you in seconds.
Together, we can curb the harmful impacts that litter has on our environment
Litter leads to water and air pollution, kills wildlife, spreads disease, and costs taxpayers millions of dollars. In 2014, Texas alone spent $40 million on cleaning up litter. A 2020 national litter study found that there are nearly 50 billion pounds of litter in America.
Litter includes waste items such as plastic, paper, food waste, pet waste, and cigarette butts. In many cases, litter doesn’t get sorted and is burned all at once, releasing toxic emissions into the air.
As we’re cleaning up for National Clean Up Day, we encourage you to sort different types of litter, and dispose of each type in the most environmentally responsible way possible:
- Most organic waste (food and plants) can be composted
- Paper can be recycled or composted, depending on the type of paper and the inks used on the paper
- Plastic bottles and aluminum cans should be recycled
Where are the best places to volunteer for National Cleanup Day?
Wouldn’t it be nice to walk along the beach and not have to worry about stepping on trash, or watch it wash up on the shore? Shouldn’t we be able to hike along our favorite trails without worrying about broken glass or watching wildlife contend with food wrappers and plastic bags?
These majestic landscapes are a gift, but they need our help to stay that way.
We could make a huge difference if we all devoted a day to cleaning up the trails, picking up those pesky plastic bottles in the park, and leaving only footprints in the sand.
Where to volunteer on National Cleanup Day:
- Local city parks offer many benefits, from recreation to improved air quality, but they actively face litter from pedestrians.
- National parks preserve endangered plants and wildlife but are subject to nearly 70 million pounds of waste nationwide.
- The ocean is a vast, wonderful ecosystem, but it’s plagued by the presence of trash and debris that threaten marine life.
- Nothing spoils a good hiking trail like stumbling upon trash left behind by visitors.
Can’t find a cleanup event near you? You can register a private cleanup with your family, friends and neighbors, or start a public cleanup for everyone in your community.
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