Green Living

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Nov 07 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

Styrofoam recycling drop-off held in Lucas

The grassroots recycling drop-off in Lucas accepts #6 styrofoam items on the first Saturday of the month. Photo by Julie Thibodeaux.

Nov. 7, 2018

With a population of 7,493, Lucas is small compared to nearby urban hubs like Plano and Dallas. But when it comes to recycling, Lucas is taking some big steps. Thanks to some dedicated volunteers, Lucas is one of the first North Texas cities to have its own styrofoam recycling drop-off.

That's a 180-turn from last year, when the city of Lucas announced it was going to end curbside recycling.

Sep 18 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

Green charities benefit from North Texas Giving Day

Give to your favorite local environmental groups online on Sept. 20 through the annual online event.

Sept. 18, 2018

You can get more bang for your donation buck during the annual North Texas Giving Day on Thursday, Sept. 20.

This is the 10th year for the online event, which encourages donations to charities in 20 North Texas counties - including dozens of environmental and animal welfare groups.

Aug 14 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

Howard Garrett to cohost natural living expo in Plano

The Health, Home and Garden Expo will be held Sept. 15 at the Plano Event Center.

Aug. 14, 2018

Jul 02 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

Allen couple building eco-friendly cosmetic line

Z Natural Life's personal care products are vegan and cruelty free.

July 2, 2018

Many greenies are conscientious about what they eat - how it's grown and where it comes from - but increasingly the eco-conscious are careful about the products they put on their bodies as well.

Jun 20 2018, GSDFW

Dolphin Blue recognized for positive environmental impact

For the fifth year, Dolphin Blue made B Lab's “Best For Environment” list. Photo courtesy of Dolphin Blue.

June 20, 2018

Dallas-based Dolphin Blue was recently recognized for its positive environmental impact based on an independent assessment administered by the nonprofit B Lab.

Jun 13 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Dallas requires apartments to offer recycling by 2020

Dallas City Council voted unanimously to mandate recycling access for all multi-family complexes by 2020, catching up with Fort Worth’s 2014 policy. Advocates, backed by grassroots support, praised the decision, emphasizing equality in city services and aiming to extend recycling standards to businesses.

May 17 2018, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Company picks up litter for Texas highway adopters

A California company collaborates with the Texas Department of Transportation to offer the Texas Sponsor a Highway Program. This initiative allows companies to pay for professional litter cleanup crews in exchange for advertising, making highway adoption accessible to all businesses and supporting environmental efforts.

May 15 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Multi-family recycling law in Dallas faces final hurdle

The final step for Dallas to mandate recycling for multi-family dwellings is a City Council vote on June 13. The ordinance requires recycling services for all residents, matching single-family home services, and aims to correct condo oversight. Advocates urge public support to ensure passage.

May 10 2018, RITA COOK

Green in Abilene? Check out these eco-friendly stops

The SoDa District Courtyard is one of the many repurposed historical buildings in Abilene. Courtesy of Tim Smith.

May 10, 2018

You never know where the Lorax will turn up. Even in West Texas.

Like other counter culture movements, environmentalism has seeped into the American psyche. We recently discovered even some folks in Abilene, a city of 130,000 about 150 miles west of DFW, say they are conscious of the need for green.

May 01 2018, MARSHALL HINSLEY

North Texas farmers focus of sustainable food blog

Amanda Vanhoozier launched Just Picked TX, a website directory and blog, to connect North Texas consumers with local farmers. It aims to deepen ties in the sustainable food community by promoting fairness, quality, and consumer–producer connections, fostering collaboration and community support for local food producers.