Joe Myers Toyota

Toyota, one of the automotive industry's largest manufacturers, is conducting new initiatives to help preserve the environment and reduce their carbon footprint. As the creator of popular eco-friendly vehicles, such as the Prius, Camry Hybrid and all-new Mirai fuel-cell model, Toyota has decided to step up their "green" efforts and work to diminish waste throughout each of its facilities.

Toyota's biggest reveal at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show was none other than the all-new 2016 Tacoma, but outside of the upcoming model, the company also debuted an impressive new driving simulator for their TeenDrive365 program, an initiative that offers tools to help parents teach their kids about safe driving. Equipped with Oculus Rift for the very first time, the new driving simulator headset works to warn teenagers about the dangers of distracted driving.

Come explore Houston culture and everything it has to offer at the 7th Annual Houston Press Artopia. Scheduled to be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at 2101 Winter Street, this incredible one-night-only event will be your ticket to discovering the art world in Houston, including all the music and fashion that it encompasses. From live performances to incredible food, there will be so much to enjoy at this premier winter event.

Waste management is a serious concern in the world today, and over the past few years, more and more companies have been searching for new ways to reduce their carbon footprint and make the most out of their wasted materials. Toyota is one of a few automakers that has taken initiatives in waste reduction to better manage their impact on the environment.