Energy
How many State Parks have PV solar?
20
How many Parks use recycling services?
27
How many parks have water refill stations?
17
How many Dark Skies certified State Parks are there?
5 (8 if you include the ones as a part of DarkSky Reserves)
How many parks have EV charging stations/wiring?
3 (Almost 4!)
What is the primary kind of waste found in parks nationwide?
Plastic!
How much plastic do water refill stations save?
There is a 1:1 or 1:2 correletion between how many water refill stations are used to the number of bottles saved.
What are the principles of Leave No Trace in parks?
Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, and Be Considerate of Other Visitors
What kind of renewable energy is Texas the leading producer of?
Wind!
What percentage of waste is recycled or compost in the US each year?
32%!
Approximately __ percent of water on Earth is freshwater and readily available for human use.
1%
What is the name of the State Parks Employee Group interested in promoting resource efficiency and conservation efforts within their park?
Green Teams!
Approximately __ percent of the nation's energy produced comes from renewable sources.
9%
How many tons of waste did Texans divert last year?
2 million
Washing dishes in the dishwasher uses more or less water than hand washing?
Less! You are saving way more water by using a dishwasher!
How can you request a site visit from the Sustainability team?
Navigate to the Support Resources SharePoint>Sustainability>Request Site Visit (Scan the QR Code to set up a visit!)
LED bulbs consume how much less energy?
60-80%
What are the principles of waste management?
Reduce & Reuse, Recycling/Composting, Energy Recovery, Treatment & Disposal
The average American uses __ gallons of water a day.
82
What are the 5 sustainability goals at TPWD?
Foster energy efficiency, enhance water conservation, mitigate waste, enhance air quality, and foster sustainable business.