Committed to making Houston a better place to live, Newland Communities has launched Generation Green, an environmental initiative that reflects different aspects of each of our three Cornerstones: Home, Healthy Living Systems and Innovation.

Newland Communities is committed to using organic fertilizer for hundreds of acres of landscaped right-of-way and common areas in our Houston communities.  Compared to chemical-based fertilizer, organic fertilizer is natural and safe for plants and soils, and doesn’t create runoff that contaminates area waterways.

Some of the most common household items, such as paint cans, batteries and old electronic components, are not appropriate for landfills, but are not collected along with more common recyclables such as plastic and paper.  To help the 10,000 families currently living in active Newland Communities in the Houston area recycle responsibly, we are committed to educating and providing regular hazardous waste recycling programs to the fullest extent of our ability.

Few people recognize storm sewers, much less realize the significance of what happens when anything other than rainwater goes into them.  Bottom line – any liquid or solid substance inserted into a storm sewer flows untreated into area waterways, and ultimately makes its way to the ocean.  To educate residents and help prevent storm sewer pollution, Newland Communities has adopted a program of placing educational labels on such sewers in all of its Houston area communities.

To help residents of all ages learn about the important benefits of planting and protecting trees, Newland Communities plans annual Arbor Day celebrations in each of its Houston communities.  In addition to education, the trees distributed and planted during these events make a significant contribution to our year-round tree-planting and reforestation efforts in all of our communities.

Plant a tree! Newland Communities celebrates Arbor Day on the nationally observed date in April, but any time before our warm Texas weather arrives is a great time to plant a tree. Plant a tree – preferably a low-maintenance native – and you’ll help beautify your home and community, provide habitat for birds and other wildlife, and help lower your heating and cooling bills. Get more info on the many benefits of trees from the Arbor Day Foundation.