Environment Trendbenders

The Environment Trendbenders are a group of dedicated volunteers pursuing the environmental mission of HCB. Our vision is of a clean city wherein citizens feel a sense of pride, ownership and responsibility for their environment.

We are committed to working with the community to ensure that our environment can be sustained for future generations. Our mission is to promote awareness of local environmental issues and increase participation in recycling efforts.

Our goals are to:

1. Generate awareness about local environmental issues.

2. Increase participation in recycling efforts.

3. Make Brownsville litter-free.

Current projects: Participating in Brownsville city-wide clean-ups and educating citzens about recycling and litter prevention through public awareness campaigns.

Congratulations to the past winners of our 2004 "RECYCLING IS RIGHT" ART CONTEST, (2004 flyer), the 2005 TRASHY TRENDS WEARABLE ART, (2005 flyer), and the 2006 Trash Talks Say it to Words Put it to Music - : Literary Limerick/Jingle Contest. 2006 Flyer and our 2006 Winning Entries!

This years contest and rules are currently being developed. Contest information is let in October with entries due by November 1st. Prizes are awarded in November during the Brownsville Fall Clean Up and Texas Recycles Day. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Thank you to our judges, our co-sponsors, the businesses that have kindly offered us display space, and the contest committee!

To get involved in our efforts or to learn more, contact us at 956-882-5165.

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