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Take Care of Texas PSAs:
August 25, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Pick Up Your Pet Waste"
Run Time: 60 sec
Outcue: "
...Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got!"
Here's another Take Care of Texas minute. Did you know that there
are currently almost 45 million U.S. households with dogs. And
according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the average dog
produces almost one pound of waste, every day. So where does all
that dog poop go? — Well, it runs off yards and parks and
into storm drains, rivers, lakes, and other sources of drinking
water. Do your part to manage pet waste, which helps keep our
watersheds safe and clean. Simply use a plastic bag to pick up
after your pet. It's quick and easy and there is no mess. When
using a plastic bag, slip it over your hand like a mitt, pickup the
waste, hold the top corner of the bag with your other hand, and
then flip it inside-out and dispose of it in the trash can. No need
to buy special plastic bags for this chore — just reuse the
plastic bread bags, newspaper sleeves, or produce bags you have on
hand. For these and other tips to save money and the environment,
visit Take Care of Texas.org. Take Care of Texas — It's the
only one we've got!
August 25, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Pick Up Your Pet Waste"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got!"
There are currently almost 45 million U.S. households with dogs,
and on average each dog produces almost one pound of waste, every
day. By picking up after your pet you can keep our watersheds safe
and clean. Reuse plastic grocery and produce bags to pick up the
waste and dispose of it in the trash. For these and other tips to
save money and the environment, visit Take Care of Texas.org. Take
Care of Texas — It's the only one we've got!
August 25, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Recoja los Excrementos de Su Mascota"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...Cuide a Texas — ¡es el único que
tenemos!"
En los Estados Unidos casi 45 millones de los hogares tienen perros
y en promedio, cada perro produce como medio kilo de excrementos al
día. Recogiendo lo que deje su mascota ayuda a mantener las
aguas de nuestras cuencas limpias y sanas. Reutilice bolsas de
plástico para recoger los excrementos y tírelas en la
basura. Para más ideas de cómo ahorrar dinero y
preservar el medio ambiente, visite Cuide a Texas punto Org. Cuide
a Texas — ¡es el único que tenemos!
August 18, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Use Less Water"
Run Time: 60 sec
Outcue: "
...Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got!"
Here's another Take Care of Texas minute. According to the Texas
State Water Plan, single-family residential homes use an average of
69 gallons of indoor water per person per day. At that pace, by the
year 2050 only 75 percent of the projected water demand will even
get met by existing water sources in Texas. Brush up on your water
use. Instead of letting water run while you are brushing your
teeth, run it just to wet and rinse your toothbrush. When shaving,
fill the basin with water instead of letting the water run
continuously. Turning off the water can save four gallons of water
per minute, which adds up to 200 gallons a week for a family of
four. Take a shower instead of a bath. Showers with water efficient
showerheads use less water than a bath. Turn off the water while
you are shampooing your hair in the shower. For these and other
tips to save money and the environment, visit Take Care of
Texas.org. Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got!
August 18, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Use Less Water"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got!"
Instead of letting the water run while you brush your teeth, run it
just to wet and rinse your toothbrush. When shaving, fill the basin
with water instead of letting the water run continuously. Turning
off the water can save four gallons of water a minute, adding up to
200 gallons a week for a family of four. For these and other tips
to save money and the environment, visit Take Care of Texas.org.
Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've got!
August 18, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Use Menos Agua"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...Cuide a Texas — ¡es el único que
tenemos!"
En vez de dejar el agua prendida mientras se cepilla los dientes,
déjela correr sólo para mojar y enjuagar el cepillo.
Cuando se rasure, llene el lavabo con agua en vez de dejar la llave
abierta. Cerrando la llave le ahorra cuatro galones de agua por
minuto, lo cual es, para una familia de cuatro, hasta 200 galones
por semana. Para más ideas de cómo ahorrar dinero y
preservar el medio ambiente, visite Cuide a Texas punto Org. Cuide
a Texas — ¡es el único que tenemos!
August 11, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Leave Grass Clippings on the Lawn"
Run Time: 60 sec
Outcue: "
...Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got!"
Here's another Take Care of Texas minute. Every year more than 5
million tons of yard trimmings end up in Texas landfills. Besides
saving landfill space, recycling yard trimmings saves homeowners
the work of bagging grass and leaves and hauling them to the curb.
By grasscycling, or leaving the clippings on your yard when you
mow, you create a natural mulch that retains moisture in the soil,
so you'll need less water. Here's another benefit — it also
puts about two pounds of nitrogen per thousand square feet back
into your lawn every year, like a slow release fertilizer that you
get for free. While you don't need a special mower to mulch grass
clippings back onto your lawn, you can simply replace your standard
mower blade with a mulching blade, or cover the mower's outlet
chute. For these and other tips to save money and the environment,
visit Take Care of Texas.org. Take Care of Texas — It's the
only one we've got!
August 11, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Leave Grass Clippings on the Lawn"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got!"
Leave your grass clippings on the lawn when you mow. They will work
their way down the ground, where they help to retain moisture in
the soil and act as a slowly released fertilizer — reducing
the need for watering and fertilizing, keeping chemicals from
running off into water sources. For these and other tips to save
money and the environment, visit Take Care of Texas.org. Take Care
of Texas — It's the only one we've got!
August 11, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Deje los Recortes de Zacate en el Pasto"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...Cuide a Texas — ¡es el único que
tenemos!"
Cuando corte el zacate, deje los recortes en el pasto. Estos
recortes ayudan a guardar la humedad de la tierra y sirven como
abono. Esto reduce la necesidad de riego y de fertilizantes, y en
esa manera evita el escurrimiento de sustancias químicas
hacia fuentes de agua. Para más ideas de cómo ahorrar
dinero y preservar el medio ambiente, visite Cuide a Texas punto
Org. Cuide a Texas — ¡es el único que
tenemos!
August 4, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Mow in the Evening"
Run Time: 60 sec
Outcue: "
...Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got!"
Here's another Take Care of Texas minute. Did you know that mowing
your lawn for one hour with a gasoline-powered mower generates the
same amount of pollution as driving your car for four hours? If you
mow later in the day you'll be able to breathe a little easier
knowing your chores are done and you've helped keep the state's air
clean. Emissions from lawn mowers and leaf blowers contribute to
the formation of ground-level ozone. If you mow earlier in the day,
the lawn mower's emissions have more time to combine with sunlight
and form ozone. Mowing later in the day reduces that possibility.
Consider switching to an electric mower which can save you 73
percent in total energy costs. Another option is an old fashioned
push mower that operates pollution free, allows you to mow quietly
in the cool of the early morning, and gives you some exercise too!
For these and other tips to save money and the environment, visit
Take Care of Texas.org. Take Care of Texas — It's the only
one we've got!
August 4, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Mow in the Evening"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got!"
Did you know that mowing your lawn for one hour with a gas-powered
mower generates the same amount of pollution as driving your car
for four hours? Mowing earlier in the day gives lawn mower
emissions more time to combine with sunlight and form ground-level
ozone. For these and other tips to save money and the environment,
visit Take Care of Texas.org. Take Care of Texas — It's the
only one we've got!
August 4, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Corte el Zacate en el Atardecer"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...Cuide a Texas — ¡es el único que
tenemos!"
¿Sabía que cortar el pasto por una hora con un
cortacésped de gasolina genera la misma cantidad de
contaminación que manejar un carro por cuatro horas? Procure
cortar el césped en el atardecer. Durante el día, las
emisiones del cortacésped tienen más tiempo para
combinarse con la luz del sol y formar ozono. Para más ideas
de cómo ahorrar dinero y preservar el medio ambiente, visite
Cuide a Texas punto Org. Cuide a Texas — ¡es el
único que tenemos!
Tips for Better Fuel Economy - Part One
June 30, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Vehicle Maintenance"
Run Time: 60 sec
Outcue: "
...Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got."
Here's another Take Care of Texas minute. Did you know that low
tire pressure on your vehicle can waste up to 5 percent of a tank
of gas? With proper, routine maintenance — such as changing
your oil and filter, checking your tire pressure, and replacing the
air filter, you can reduce your car's emissions and improve your
gas mileage. Saving you up to 35 cents a gallon and help improve
air quality in the process, because when you care for your car, you
care for the air. Vehicle exhaust is a major contributor to air
pollution in communities throughout Texas, and a poorly maintained
vehicle will typically release more emissions than a
well-maintained one. If your check engine light is on, it could
indicate something simple or something severe like an engine
problem. Don't ignore the warning signs — have your vehicle
repaired. For these and other tips to save money and the
environment, log on to Take Care of Texas.org. Take Care of Texas
— It's the only one we've got!
June 30, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Vehicle Maintenance"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got."
Did you know that low tire pressure on your vehicle can waste up to
5 percent of a tank of gas? With proper, routine maintenance
— such as changing your oil, replacing your filter, and
checking your tire presssure, you can reduce your car's emissions.
Plus, you'll save money by improving your vehicle's gas mileage.
For these and other tips to save money and the environment, log on
Take Care of Texas.org. Take Care of Texas — It's the only
one we've got!
June 30, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Vehículo Mantenimiento" in Spanish
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...Cuide a Texas — ¡es el único que
tenemos!."
La baja presión en las llantas de su carro puede costarle
hasta 5% de un tanque de gasolina. Con mantenimiento regular
— como cambiar el aceite, reemplazar el filtro, y revisar la
presión de las llantas — puede reducir las emisiones
de su carro. Y, al mejorar su rendimiento de gasolina, va a ahorrar
dinero. Para estas y otras ideas para ahorrar dinero y preservar el
medio ambiente, visite a Cuide a Texas punto Org. Cuide a Texas
— ¡es el único que tenemos!
Tips for Better Fuel Economy - Part Two
June 30, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Maintain Your Vehicle"
Run Time: 60 sec
Outcue: "
...Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got!"
Here's another Take Care of Texas minute. You can get more miles
per gallon from your car if you regularly maintain the vehicle.
Simply checking your tire pressure and regularly changing your oil,
you can improve fuel economy. For instance, you can improve your
gas mileage by about three percent by keeping your tires inflated
to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage
by four-tenths of a percent for every one pound drop in pressure
for all four tires. And by using the manufacturer's recommended
grade of motor oil, you can improve your gas mileage by one to two
percent. For example, using a 10W-30 motor oil in an engine
designed to use 5W-30 can lower your gas mileage by one to two
percent. For these and other tips to save money and the
environment, visit Take Care of Texas.org. Take Care of Texas
— It's the only one we've got!
June 30, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Maintain Your Vehicle"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got!"
Get better fuel economy when your routinely maintain your vehicle.
Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by four-tenths of a
percent for every one pound drop in pressure of all four tires.
Also always use the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil.
Using a 10W-30 motor oil in an engine designed to use 5W-30 can
lower your gas mileage by one to two percent. For these and other
tips to save money and the environment, visit Take Care of
Texas.org. Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got!
June 30, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Mantenga su Vehículo"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...Cuide a Texas — ¡es el único que
tenemos!"
Si mantiene su vehículo en buen estado, obtendrá
mejor economía de combustible. Por ejemplo, usar su carro
con llantas sub-infladas o con un aceite equivocado reduce el
rendimiento de su gasolina. Siempre mantenga las llantas con la
presión correcta y siempre use el grado de aceite que
recomienda. Para más ideas de cómo ahorrar dinero y
preservar el medio ambiente, visite Cuide a Texas punto Org. Cuide
a Texas — ¡es el único que tenemos!
Tips for Better Fuel Economy - Part Three
June 20, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Maintain Your Vehicle, Don't Overfill Your Tank"
Run Time: 60 sec
Outcue: "
...Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got!"
Here's another Take Care of Texas minute. When the gas pump nozzle
clicks off automatically, do you add more gas to round off your
purchase? Or have you ever tried to top off your tank only to
overfill it and end up spilling gas down the side of your vehicle?
The fact is you need extra room in your gas tank to allow the
gasoline to expand. If you top off your tank, the extra gas may
evaporate into the vehicle's vapor recovery system — causing
your vehicle to run poorly and have high gas emissions. Gasoline
vapors are harmful to breathe and contribute to air pollution. Try
to fill up your vehicle's gas tank in the evening to prevent
emissions from building up to form smog during the day. And make
sure you properly tighten the gas cap — otherwise gas will
evaporate from your car's tank. To learn more about how to save
money and the environment, visit Take Care of Texas.org. Take Care
of Texas — It's the only one we've got!
June 30, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Maintain Your Vehicle, Don't Overfill Your Tank"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...Take Care of Texas — It's the only one we've
got!"
Topping off your gas tank might round off your purchase price, but
it ends up costing our state — in air pollution. Fill up your
vehicle's gas tank in the evening when emissions are less likely to
form smog than during the day. And make sure you properly tighten
the gas cap — otherwise gas will evaporate from your car's
tank. For these and other tips to save money and the environment,
visit Take Care of Texas.org. Take Care of Texas — It's the
only one we've got!
June 30, 2008
Take Care of Texas
"Mantenga Su Vehículo"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...Cuide a Texas — ¡es el único que
tenemos!"
Cuando llene el tanque, hay que emplear buenas costumbres para
proteger el ambiente. Aquí van tres. Una: No lo llene hasta
el tope — déjele un poco de espacio al tanque. Dos:
Llénelo de noche — esto produce menos emisiones que
contribuyen al esmog. Y tres: Cierre bien la tapa del tanque
— para que no se evapore la gasolina. Para más ideas
de cómo ahorrar dinero y preservar el medio ambiente, visite
Cuide a Texas punto Org. Cuide a Texas — ¡es el
único que tenemos!
AirCheckTexas PSAs:
January 7, 2008
"AirCheckTexas - Austin Area"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...AirCheckTexas, Drive a Clean Machine"
Hello, this is Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Chairman,
Buddy Garcia. Older cars are the primary source of pollution in our
state. Through the Air Check Texas - Drive a Clean Machine
voluntary program, qualifying owners of vehicles in the Travis and
Williamson county area that fail an emissions test, or gasoline
powered vehicles 10 years old and older are eligible to receive
vouchers for up to 35 hundred dollars to buy a new or qualifying
used vehicle. Financial assistance is also available to repair your
current automobile. To learn more, visit
driveacleanmachine.org.
January 7, 2008
"AirCheckTexas - Austin Area" in Spanish
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...AirCheckTexas, Drive a Clean Machine"
Hola. Soy Buddy Garcia, Presidente de la Comisión de Calidad
Ambiental de Texas. Por media del Programa Air Check Texas —
Drive a Clean Machine, en los condados de Travis y Williamson,
algunos dueños de vehículos que fallan la prueba de
emisiones, o de vehículos que tienen por lo memos diez
años, pueden recibir vales de hasta tres mil quinientos
dólares para comprar vehículos nuevos o ciertos
vehículos usados. Para más información, visite
driveacleanmachine punto org.
January 7, 2008
"AirCheckTexas - Dallas Area"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...AirCheckTexas, Drive a Clean Machine"
Hello, this is Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Chairman,
Buddy Garcia. Older cars are the primary source of pollution in our
state. Through the Air Check Texas - Drive a Clean Machine
voluntary program, qualifying owners of vehicles in the nine-county
Dallas/Fort Worth area that fail an emissions test, or gasoline
powered vehicles 10 years old and older are eligible to receive
vouchers for up to 35 hundred dollars to buy a new or qualifying
used vehicle. Financial assistance is also available to repair your
current automobile. To learn more, visit
driveacleanmachine.org.
January 7, 2008
"AirCheckTexas - Dallas Area" in Spanish
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...AirCheckTexas, Drive a Clean Machine"
Hola. Soy Buddy Garcia, Presidente de la Comisión de Calidad
Ambiental de Texas. Por media del Programa Air Check Texas —
Drive a Clean Machine, en los nueve condados del área de
Dallas/Fort Worth, algunos dueños de vehículos que
fallan la prueba de emisiones, o de vehículos que tienen por
lo memos diez años, pueden recibir vales de hasta tres mil
quinientos dólares para comprar vehículos nuevos o
ciertos vehículos usados. Para más
información, visite driveacleanmachine punto org.
January 7, 2008
"AirCheckTexas - Houston Area"
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...AirCheckTexas, Drive a Clean Machine"
Hello, this is Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Chairman,
Buddy Garcia. Older cars are the primary source of pollution in our
state. Through the Air Check Texas - Drive a Clean Machine
voluntary program, qualifying owners of vehicles in the five-county
Houston area that fail an emissions test, or gasoline powered
vehicles 10 years old and older are eligible to receive vouchers
for up to 35 hundred dollars to buy a new or qualifying used
vehicle. Financial assistance is also available to repair your
current automobile. To learn more, visit
driveacleanmachine.org.
January 7, 2008
"AirCheckTexas - Houston Area" in Spanish
Run Time: 30 sec
Outcue: "
...AirCheckTexas, Drive a Clean Machine"
Hola. Soy Buddy Garcia, Presidente de la Comisión de Calidad
Ambiental de Texas. Por media del Programa Air Check Texas —
Drive a Clean Machine, en los cinco condados del área de
Houston, algunos dueños de vehículos que fallan la
prueba de emisiones, o de vehículos que tienen por lo memos
diez años, pueden recibir vales de hasta tres mil quinientos
dólares para comprar vehículos nuevos o ciertos
vehículos usados. Para más información, visite
driveacleanmachine punto org.
