H-E-B will celebrate Earth Day with its annual reusable bag giveaway, which provides 250,000 custom-designed reusable bags to customers across Texas, a press release detailed.
On April 22, customers who visit any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop and Mi Tienda in Texas are eligible to receive a complimentary Earth Day bag featuring art designed by an H-E-B Partner and made from recycled plastic bottles.
The press release stated that H-E-B has given out nearly three million reusable bags in celebration of Earth Day since 2008.
Beginning at 1 p.m. on April 22, customers who visit any H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s, and Mi Tienda in Texas can get their complimentary Earth Day bag while supplies last.
Customers can purchase additional Earth Day reusable bags for $1.50, the press release stated. This year’s Earth Day tote was designed by Julia Rojas, a 13-year H-E-B Partner from San Antonio who has designed art for the commemorative bag in previous years. The McAllen-native’s design, For the Love of Texas, features an intricate illustration showcasing several native plant and animal species.
The press release also stated that since H-E-B Partners are committed to taking their own steps to beautify Texas, many celebrate Earth Day by volunteering at outdoor events, tree plantings and community cleanups. Many H-E-B stores across the state also will host in-store events to celebrate Earth Day with their customers and communities.
Additionally, stores will host in-store Environmental Education Scavenger Hunts in partnership with EcoRise. The scavenger hunts are self-guided tours through H-E-B stores, showing elementary age children ways H-E-B works to protect our environment and how they can adopt sustainable practices. The scavenger hunt information can be found at tinyurl.com/4ctkj8j5 and printed versions will be available in stores.
H-E-B stores also have teamed with more than 150 schools across the state to hold a recycling contest to see who can collect the most plastic bags, the press release stated. Winners will be announced in early May.
