Public Policy

Eileen Birnbaum worked in the legal field for 27 years before begining the World Wear Project, LLC 2 years ago. Through her efforts, this business has been a force not only for landfill diversion, but distribution of clothing resources and fund raising for schools, religious institutions, community organizations and a variety of other nonprofits. Hear her story, get educated about opportunities to further reduce our landfill contributions and grab some lunch from the Texas Harvest Pie Company.

The EPA is holding a public hearing on THURSDAY, AUG. 16, on its proposed rule, “National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants,” which was published in the Federal Register on July 18, 2012. See http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/pcem/pcempg.html.

Downwinders at Risk, the DFW air quality watchdog group, is urging residents to show up in support of cleaner air at the public hearing, as regulations will affect cement plants in DFW. Reserve a five-minute slot with EPA coordinator Pam Garrett by emailing garrett.pamela@epa.gov or calling
919-541-7966.

Show up and voice your support for wheeled recycling carts.
There will be cards you can fill out to speak before Council. Speeches count, but if you don't feel comfortable publicly speaking, you can still fill out a support card.

The North Texas Environmental Meetup is about meeting other like-minded environmentally-conscious people to discuss environmental issues both on a global and local level.

The North Texas Environmental Meetup is about meeting other like-minded environmentally-conscious people to discuss environmental issues both on a global and local level.

The North Texas Environmental Meetup is about meeting other like-minded environmentally-conscious people to discuss environmental issues both on a global and local level.

DFW Greenweavers was established for the purpose of networking those professionals and companies who are either green-minded, eco-friendly or wishing to become more so.

We welcome those entrepreneurs, inventors, contractors, local food growers and similar synergistic partners helping us "grow" a better green business environment in the DFW area.

Both major parties have statewide U.S. Senate primary runoffs Tuesday, July 31. Early voting is July 23-27.

The Dallas City Council will receive its second briefing about the Gas Drilling Task Force and its recommendations for the new city ordinance to govern fracking operations. Mayor Rawlings and Council members will hear presentations from those seeking to strengthen the proposed ordinance—and from others seeking to weaken it. Residents should attend to demonstrate support for protecting public health and our quality of life!

North Texas Renewable Energy Group Meeting