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Volunteers from across Missouri City passionate about creating a clean, beautiful and environmentally friendly city ​through community-wide clean ups, beautification projects, recycling activities and educational programs. 

We are the Keep Texas Beautiful Affiliate for Missouri City - Gold Status 2015-2023
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Missouri City Green Updates​

Renewables Workshop  
Solar for Homeowners

Tuesday June 20, 2023
6:30 - 7:30 pm

Recreation and Tennis Center
​2701 Cypress Point Drive
Learn More

300 Families Recycle 23,320 Pounds of Confidential Documents, Saving Trees, Landfill Space, and Reducing Pollution



​On May 6 over 300 families had 23,320 pounds of confidential papers shredded onsite by ProShred with 100% of the material recycled locally.
 
The vendor's Environmental Recycling Activity Report revealed the following benefits from our shredding event:
  • 198 trees saved
  • 35 cubic yards of landfill space saved
  • 6,996 pounds of air pollution prevented 
  • 81,620 gallons of water saved

Missouri City Green and Missouri City Parks and Recreation partnered to host this event with sponsorship by Walmart

Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off 2023:  Over 1600 Pounds of Trash Removed from Missouri City's Parks, Lakes, and Creeks on April 22

Over 80 volunteers, spanning across all age groups, joined forces in Missouri City's Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off, the State of Texas' largest one-day cleanup event. The gathering was a resounding success as dedicated volunteers from across the city came together to eliminate litter from Missouri City's parks, lakes and creeks.  
 
Missouri City Green and MC Parks and Recreation collaborated for the tenth consecutive year to organize this impactful event. To express appreciation, volunteers were treated to a celebratory gathering at the Missouri City Community Center, complete with pizza and awards.

Anchor C/M Receives Prestigious Golden Tree Award for Sustainable Design and Environmental Responsibility




​Congratulations to Anchor C/M which was presented with the Golden Tree Award during the April 17th Missouri City Council Meeting.
  Anchor C/M was recognized for their outstanding hardscape landscaping design that significantly reduces water consumption, their innovative use of natural light, and their implementation of energy-efficient LED lights. Additionally, Anchor C/M's upcycling of an existing building exemplifies their commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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​Edible Earth Fest - March 25th
​A Day of Environment Education, Activities, and Fun

On Saturday, Missouri City residents enjoyed a day of learning and fun at the Edible Earth Fest. The event, which was held along the scenic Oyster Creek Trail, was organized by Missouri City Parks and Recreation and Missouri City Green with generous sponsorship from HEB.
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Attendees were able to visit various informative booths that taught them about different methods of preserving the environment. These booths covered a wide range of topics, including the water cycle, recycling, water conservation, beneficial insects, and composting. There were also several craft and activity booths that showcased different fruits.

Participants were able to take home more than 100 trees, 150 edible plants, and seed packets for free, thanks to the generous support of CenterPoint Energy, HEB, MC Parks and Recreation and Master Gardeners.
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We express our gratitude to all the volunteers who contributed to making this event a great success.

Edible Earth Fest Photo Contest Results

Thanks to all who submitted entries in our first ever Edible Earth Fest Photo Contest and a special shoutout to all the in person votes cast by our event attendees! The photos were amazing and it showcases the natural beauty all around us! Here are the results of the contest as selected by our in person audience
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Tejas Kannan is Inspiring Environmental Advocacy
​among Missouri City's Youth

Tejas Kannan, a resident of Missouri City and a junior at Elkins High School, was motivated to take action after witnessing several disturbing incidents of plastic and chemical pollution in his former neighborhood. To address this issue and promote environmental advocacy among younger generations, Tejas initiated the "Creating Youth Awareness" campaign. Through various activities such as organizing poetry contests and distributing engaging environmental-themed activity sheets, the campaign aims to encourage students to take responsibility for the environment. Tejas firmly believes in the campaign's motto, "We are the future, and we should start bringing in change to protect our environment," and is committed to helping young people in Missouri City understand that making small changes in their daily lives can make a significant impact in reducing plastic and chemical pollution and preserving our planet.
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Check out his Poem - The Plastic Problem

Missouri City Green and Volunteers Plant 40 Native Trees in Buffalo Run Park to Restore Native Habitat and Create a Sustainable Community

On February 25th, 55 dedicated volunteers from Missouri City Green gathered to plant 40 trees in Buffalo Run Park near the main pavilion. These 15-gallon trees are over two years old and the key to restoring the native habitat of the park and eradicating invasive species. The tree planting is just one of the many initiatives being undertaken to create a more sustainable and eco-friendly community.

The trees planted in Buffalo Run Park include Nutall Oak, Bur Oak, Mexican Sycamore, and Loblolly Pine, all native species that thrive in the Texas climate. These trees will not only provide habitat for local wildlife but also help to reduce air pollution, increase oxygen levels and provide shade for park visitors. 

Nine volunteers from Lowes came out to support us and picked up seven bags of trash around the park.

​Missouri City Green and Missouri City Parks and Recreation partnered to host this event with sponsorship by a KTB/HEB Green Bag Grant and CenterPoint Energy.

Missouri City's 10th Annual Electronics Recycling Event a Big Success, Diverts Over 28,000 Pounds of E-waste from Landfills


​The 10th Annual Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, February 18 was successful thanks to the combined efforts of Missouri City Green volunteers, the City of Missouri City, Missouri City Parks & Recreation Department and CompuCycle, an R2 Certified Recycler.

​Over 450 people participated and recycled a whopping 28,813 pounds of unwanted, outdated, or broken electronics. These items will either be refurbished or dismantled to retrieve their valuable component parts, which will then be used in the manufacturing process.
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A big thank you to those who donated generously towards future community clean-up events.

Fort Bend Youth In Philanthropy Joins Missouri City Green
​for a Day of Environmental Action
 


​A  group of 14 passionate Fort Bend Youth In Philanthropy (YIP) students teamed up with Missouri City Green and City Forester Paul Wierzbicki to engage in a day of philanthropy on February 11. The student volunteers kicked off their morning by spreading mulch around the trees at Hunters Glen Park. Following this, the volunteers took a break to enjoy a lunch while the board members of Missouri City Green shared their organization's mission.

After lunch, the students continued their philanthropic efforts by adhering 35 storm drain markers to storm drain inlets in the Parkway Trails neighborhood. These markers served as a reminder to residents and yard crews that only rainwater should go down the drain. The day concluded with the volunteers creating 90 wildflower seed balls to distribute at the upcoming Edible Earth Fest.

Recycle Right in 2023 Presentation - January 9th


Missouri City Green hosted GFL recycling expert Angelica Weaver who provided residents pointers on how to recycle right in the new year.

Key recycling tips:
  • We can now recycle glass
  • No styrofoam
  • No plastic bags
  • No food waste (wash out all recycling containers)
  • When in doubt, leave it out!
She discussed GFL's New Cart Refresh Program which begins on January 16, 2023.  GFL will be swapping out existing residential trash and recycling containers for new ones. Residents should place containers out on their normal service day. Cart delivery services will follow the trash and recycling trucks, picking up the empty containers and replacing them with a new trash bin (black with green top) and a new recycling bin (green with black top).

The replacement program will last for approximately 6 weeks. Recycle Carts (2nd Phase) will be delivered after all trash carts have been completed.

PLEASE PLACE YOUR CART OUT ( FULL OR NOT) ON YOUR DESIGNATED COLLECTION DAY.
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Click here to download this
​"Commingle Recycling" guide.

​Missouri City Municipal Solid Waste Customers 
​Can Now Recycle Glass!

The City of Missouri City, Texas - City Government 
August 9 at 9:43 AM  · 
Did You Know?
#MCTX municipal solid waste customers can now #recycle glass as part of their curbside recycling program. Residents may place glass items in the gray GFL containers to be picked up every other week.  Click here to learn more about recycling in Missouri City

Missouri City Green awarded Gold Star Status for 2022!

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​Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide grassroots environmental and community improvement organization, recently named
 Missouri City Green,  a Gold Star Affiliate for 2022.  This is the seventh straight year Missouri City Green has earned the honor. Gold Star recognition is the highest membership recognition status any community affiliate can achieve.

In 2021 alone, KTB affiliates engaged 41,550 volunteers who contributed 190,094 hours to collect 3.25 million pounds of waste and recyclables from Texas roadways, trails, and waterways.  Missouri City Green successfully implemented programs to clean up litter, reduce and recycle waste, educate local citizens, and beautify and enhance the local community.

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