AUGUST NEWSLETTER
One Earth One ChanceWe are a non-profit formed to engage, empower and connect communities with opportunities to preserve a clean, green, and sustainable planet. We focus on local action, including forestation, restoration, and education, to address global climate change. Join our movement to help protect the only home we have! TIP OF THE MONTH
Bring Your Own!Keep a reusable shopping bag, water bottle, or coffee cup handy so you’re less likely to need a disposable alternative when you're out. Small habits add up!
Second Act: Donate Used Items - Summer Back to School Drive Throughout August, community members donated gently used clothing, home goods, books, electronics, toys, plants, art supplies, and more, giving unwanted items a second life. The drive helped reduce landfill waste while supporting reuse initiatives and fundraising for tree planting through sales, rentals, and swaps. This summer, OEOC hosted a Volleyball Skills Camp at Net Results, where participants built confidence and practiced serving, passing, defense, setting, and hitting fundamentals—all while supporting One Earth One Chance. Green Practitioner Webinar: Circular Ops: Production & Logistics Participants explored how regenerative design, closed-loop manufacturing, material traceability, and reverse logistics can help businesses transition from linear systems to more resilient, resource-efficient operations. The session featured youth moderators Rishab Sunil and Alessandra Hinojosa alongside experts Ramesh Subramoniam and Ajay Vonkarey. Green Citizen Webinar: Beyond the Lawn: Ecoscaping Participants explored how sustainable landscaping practices like permaculture, xeriscaping, and native gardening can create beautiful, biodiverse ecosystems that work with nature. The session featured youth moderators Shreya Madhu and Ashvin Vallabhaneni alongside experts Paulette Platko and Mary Abercrombie. OEOC, UTD Sigma Alpha Epsilon, the City of McKinney, and community volunteers came together to remove litter, protect wildlife, and help keep Bonnie Wenk Park clean and healthy. The cleanup encouraged environmental stewardship while connecting participants with nature and their community.
Green Practitioner Webinar: Closed Loop Waste Management Join us on September 12, from 2:00–3:00 PM, for an advanced conversation on how closed-loop systems can transform waste into valuable resources. The session will feature youth moderators Aryan Sanoj Raj and Alessandra Hinojosa, followed by an expert interview with Andrea Sethi, Chantal Sethi, and Ajay Vonkarey. A suggested $5 donation will support our tree-planting projects Join Treetops School International, One Earth One Chance, Tarrant Regional Water District, and Grow North Texas on September 12 to discover and document species across Treetops’ unique 22-acre campus. Become a citizen scientist, meet fellow nature lovers, and choose from multiple 2-hour shifts throughout the day! Cleanup at E.A. Randles Park in McKinney One Earth One Chance, UTD Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and City of McKinney community members will come together on September 19 to remove litter, protect wildlife, and care for E.A. Randles Park. The cleanup will promote environmental stewardship while encouraging participants to connect with nature and their community. Mandala art for Upcycling Join One Earth One Chance and Artuforia on September 13, 1:00–3:00 PM for a hands-on mandala painting workshop at Artuforia in Lewisville. Create your own personalized canvas bag, learn a new art technique, and support OEOC’s environmental initiatives—all supplies are included! Join Nruthyashakti Dance School for an evening of Garba, music, dance, and community as we celebrate Navratri! This year, proceeds from the event will support community initiatives, including One Earth One Chance. Come celebrate culture, dance with joy, and give back to a meaningful cause! On September 19, the community can shop for secondhand treasures at the City of Allen Community Garage Sale at Joe Farmer Recreation Center. Garage sales promote sustainability by keeping usable items out of landfills, reducing the resources needed for new products, and encouraging a culture of reuse and community sharing. Solution Citizen Webinar: Beyond the Energy Bill: AI and the Circular Economy Join us on September 23 from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM for a two-sided conversation on how AI can support a circular economy by keeping materials in use, improving recycling, and making sustainable choices more accessible. The discussion will feature sustainability and technology leaders Geeta Menon, William Neil, Brian Sano, Mike Smith, and Katie Tobias.
This Month's Channel Updates! Tune in for inspiring conversations with experts and changemakers, along with bite-sized sustainability tips that show how technology, innovation, and everyday choices can help solve challenges like waste, pollution, and climate change. Online Green Ambassador Certification Become a Green Ambassador!
This is the perfect time to complete the Green Ambassador Certification and strengthen your knowledge of sustainability. This valuable certification empowers you to make a positive environmental impact while developing leadership skills that benefit both your community and your future. Take advantage and invest in a greener tomorrow!
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