Nirvik Thapa is an Applied Anthropology Master’s Student at the University of North Texas. His research interests lie in design, technology, and sustainability. For his Master’s thesis project, he is collaborating with the City of Dallas Department of Sanitation to understand resident experiences and help bolster recycling engagement. His analysis of data collected for the TxSWANA project demonstrates that, while many Texans are accessing information through multiple digital avenues, technological confidence and competencies do not necessarily align with recycling dexterity.