Events

Find BluGreen Network at the Pop Up Stop & Shop Vendor Market!

✨ Self-care, sustainably
👗 Shop international apparel
🌎 Supporting sustainability

📍 Park in the Woods Recreation Center
📅 May 16, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Come shop small, support sustainability, and discover meaningful finds 💚

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🌎 North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge

The North Texas Community Cleanup Challenge is a regional initiative encouraging communities to take action against litter and keep North Texas clean ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and beyond.

From March through May 2026, individuals, organizations, and businesses can host cleanups or log ongoing efforts. Participation from all groups—students, residents, and local leaders—is encouraged.

👉 Join the challenge

 

🔗 Learn more and find your community:

https://www.dallasfwc26.com/dallas-2026/sustainability/

Host a cleanup in your community

Help make a difference by organizing a cleanup in your neighborhood, park, or local community space.

Hosting a cleanup is a great way to bring people together to reduce litter, protect the environment, and improve public spaces.

Visit your local Parks and Recreation department for more information on hosting a cleanup and getting involved in community beautification efforts.

Resources

Keep America Beautiful 

Keep America Beautiful provides educational materials and programs focused on litter prevention, recycling, and community beautification.

Learn more: https://kab.org

TerraCycle Recycling Programs

TerraCycle provides recycling solutions for materials that are typically difficult to recycle, including cigarette waste and nicotine pouches. These programs help prevent waste from becoming litter in communities.

Learn more: https://www.terracycle.com

For municipal cigarette receptacle programs: litter@terracycle.com

EcoImprint

EcoImprint provides eco-friendly promotional products, including recyclable items, plantable products such as seed paper, and materials made from recycled resources to support sustainable initiatives.

ecoimprint.com

Green My Restaurant Assessment Tool

Businesses looking to explore sustainability can start with the Green My Restaurant online assessment tool. This quick, introductory tool allows restaurants to answer a series of questions and receive an estimate of how many GreenPoints™ they could earn toward becoming a Certified Green Restaurant®.

While this is not the full certification process, it provides a helpful starting point for understanding sustainable practices and identifying opportunities for improvement.

🔗 Get started: https://www.dinegreen.com/form

♻️ Sustainable Restaurant Resources

Restaurants across Texas can take steps toward more sustainable operations through programs designed to reduce waste, lower costs, and improve efficiency. These resources connect businesses with practical strategies tailored to their needs.

🔗 Explore sustainability options for your restaurant