Many homeowners fear composting. Top worries are that it's too complicated, it's smelly and it attracts pests. Master composter Lance Johnson at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden helps dispel those fears.

The Green Ambassador Certificate program offers education on sustainability for adults and children ages 11 and up. The free workshops are held in select cities across the DFW metroplex. The course is also available online.

At least 26 U.S. states and many cities have banned gasoline-powered landscaping equipment due to noise and emissions. Texas allows them, but The Greener Good in Dallas-Fort Worth uses electric equipment for quieter, eco-friendly services. This startup is gaining prestigious clients and promoting industry change.

A chlorine spike caused the death of over 4,000 fish in Bedford’s Boys Ranch Lake. The source remains under investigation, halting restocking. Officials are removing the dead fish, and public access to the park is restricted. Past similar incidents involved water main breaks and chlorinated water leakage.