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

Beginning at 1 p.m. on April 22, 265,000 bags will be distributed across Texas (HEB)

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.

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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.

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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