Texans for Clean Water
Turning Trash into Civic Action: Texans for Clean Water Leads the Charge
Pathway:
ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE
Environmental Health & Pollution Prevention
Environmental Policy & Civic Accountability
Engagement Level: Informed
How They Show Up: Advocate
Summary
Texans for Clean Water is a nonpartisan group working to reduce litter, increase recycling, and promote clean waterways across Texas. Their work blends environmental action with civic advocacy — especially around holding producers and governments accountable for waste solutions that work for all Texans.
Mission
To advance policy and data-driven solutions that reduce litter, increase recycling, and improve the health and accessibility of Texas waterways and communities.
Why It Matters
Litter and pollution don’t just harm the environment — they threaten public health, strain municipal budgets, and affect everyday Texans. By focusing on upstream systems like packaging responsibility and recycling infrastructure, Texans for Clean Water works toward long-term, sustainable solutions that benefit people and the planet.
How It Aligns with The Change Lab
Texans for Clean Water connects individual concern with collective action by equipping residents, policymakers, and businesses to rethink waste. Their work reflects The Change Lab’s values of civic participation, systems change, and environmental equity.
Key Programs or Actions
Advocating for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in packaging legislation
Publishing data reports on litter, recycling, and consumer behavior
Supporting statewide policy changes to reduce waste and strengthen infrastructure
Promoting bipartisan solutions for clean water and cleaner communities
