265,000 reusable bags to be given away by H-E-B on Earth Day

H-E-B is marking Earth Day with its annual giveaway of reusable bags, emphasizing sustainability efforts. This year, 265,000 bags will be distributed to customers across Texas, starting April 22 at 1 p.m. at all H-E-B, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop and Mi Tienda locations.

The bag design features Big Bend Ranch Texas State Park, part of a series highlighting beloved state parks. According to the company, H-E-B has distributed more than three million reusable bags since 2008.

Additionally, 675 Texas schools participated in H-E-B’s Annual School Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge, collecting over five million plastic bags. The schools that collected the most plastic bags will receive H-E-B gift cards as prizes.

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This year’s winners are:

Border Region

• La Union Elementary
• Early Childhood Center Elementary
• Muller Elementary

Central Texas Region

• Emile Elementary
• Cedar Creek Elementary
• Colony Oaks Elementary

Gulf Coast Region

• Linnie Roberts Elementary
• Windsor Park Elementary
• Flour Bluff Primary

Houston Region

• Coulson-Tough Elementary
• Pine Shadows Elementary
• Robertson Elementary

North/ West Texas Region

• Shepard Elementary
• Academy at Nola Dunn Elementary
• McKillop Elementary

San Antonio Region

• Rose Garden Elementary
• Pleasanton Primary School
• Fields Elementary School

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