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Mountains of recyclable cardboard boxes going straight to DFW landfills

E-commerce growth has led to increased cardboard waste in DFW, often sent to landfills instead of recycling. Dallas and Fort Worth promote recycling education to counter this trend, emphasizing breaking down boxes for recycling bins or drop-off stations. Effective waste separation is crucial to prolong landfill life.

For-profit's mission is to plant more trees in Dallas

Forest Bridge, a for-profit LLC in Dallas, focuses on planting native trees in urban areas. Co-founded by Marianna Verlage Archibald and Jillian McFarland, its mission is to add green spaces and counter the heat island effect. They target sustainable brands and innovate with marketing efforts like geofencing.