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Nov 29 2016, RITA COOK

Dallas entrepreneur gives new life to kitschy holiday garb 

Jeremy Turner, owner of the Ugly Christmas Sweater Shops, now has three stores in North Texas – Dallas, Fort Worth and Frisco. Courtesy of Facebook.com/UglyChristmasSweaterShop.

Nov. 30, 2016

Resale is a recycling business and a Dallas entreprenuer discovered that gaudy is gold, when it comes to holiday retail. 

Jeremy Turner, owner of the Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop, spotted the trend before opening his first store in Dallas in 2013.

Assorted pies on a table, one topped with a heart-shaped crust.
Nov 28 2016, ANDREW RIDOUT

Tips for vegging up for the holidays

Switching to a plant-based diet offers health benefits and helps preserve the environment. Embrace vegan holidays by trying meat and dairy alternatives, finding vegan recipes, exploring local vegan venues, and slowly altering your diet. Seek support from a friend and avoid junk food to enhance your vegan journey.
Nov 18 2016, RITA COOK

Don’t throw that turkey grease – or any cooking oils – down the drain

Turkey season is gearing up and it’s time for families to consider not only how to cook the turkey, but also how to get rid of the turkey grease at the end of the day. 

Around the Metroplex, cities work hard to make sure residents know not to just throw that grease down the drain. While in the past many folks have done that, it is a big environmental no-no these days.

Nov 14 2016, BARBARA KESSLER

Dallas charity recycles medical equipment to help needy

Since launching in 2012, DME Exchange of Dallas has supplied nearly 3,000 pieces of donated durable medical equipment to nearly 2,000 clients. 

Update: DME Exchange of Dallas announced in May 2024 that they have closed due to lack of funding.

Nov. 14, 2016

Oct 21 2016, RITA COOK

Texas Veggie Fair marks seventh year

Vegan corn dogs are one of the popular items at the Texas Veggie Fair. Courtesy of Texas Veggie Fair.

Oct. 21, 2016 

For long-time vegans and vegetarians, newbies to the way of life or just folks tinkering with the idea of making your diet meatless, the seventh annual Texas Veggie Fair on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Reverchon Park in Dallas is a good way to figure out if the lifestyle is for you.

Oct 12 2016, Monica Johnson

Denton County woman rebrands coffee catering company as organic

Last year, Chrystya Geremesz relaunched her World Class Coffee Catering company as a green business. Photos courtesy of World Class Coffee Catering. 

Oct. 12 2016

As more people become environmentally conscious, they’re wanting to reduce their environmental footprint not just at home but at work too. That’s why Chrystya Geremesz, a Denton County resident, recently turned her coffee catering company into a green business.

Man holding recycle and compost signs above bins indoors.
Oct 03 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Fort Worth conductor turns zero waste pilot program into business

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya is known to wax poetic about his favorite composers during concerts. But lately there's a new topic you'll hear the extroverted orchestra leader proselytizing about, one that his fans couldn't have foreseen: compost.
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