Trinity Environmental Academy opens as new green charter school in Dallas
Trinity Environmental Academy opened last week at Paul Quinn College with 150 students. Photos courtesy of TEA.
Aug. 11, 2015
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Duncanville-based Green Tip Guy shares ways to live green through 'Green Tip of the Week'
By day, Duncanville resident Jason Winningham sits behind a desk catering to clients at a Dallas commercial real estate office, but after hours, he dons a cap and T-shirt emblazoned with a leaf, transforming into “The Green Tip Guy.”
Green Tip Guy: How to repurpose coffee grounds
July 28, 2015
We're posting a new feature called "Green Tip of the Week "created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.
Marley Wind Works in Ellis County creates 'wind machines' from repurposed material
Ellis County engineer Mark MacLean founded Marley Wind Works, creating small backyard wind machines from repurposed materials like old bicycles and washers. While not generating electricity, these machines perform tasks like aerating ponds. Inspired by his father's frugality, MacLean designs functional and ornamental machines, including a potential wind-powered phone charger.
Dallas entrepreneur launches new vegan handbag line with recycled material
This vegan handbag from Cykochik, based in Dallas, incorporates recycled material. Photos courtesy of Nikki Duong Koenig.
July 10, 2015
Since launching her custom handbag company in 2003, Nikki Duong Koenig, the founder of Cykochik, wanted to create a brand that was stylish and fun but also compassionate and conscientious.
Oak Cliff Earth Day draws eco-friendly people – and their pooches
April 13, 2015
Another great Oak Cliff Earth Day was held Sunday at Lake Cliff Park in Dallas. The cloudy weather was perfect – and cool, as were the folks we saw at the festival. Many brought along their canine companions, with some decked-out for the annual Mutt Strutt.
Photos by Phillip Shinoda
North Texas kicks off month of Earth Day celebrations
March 23, 2015
Earth Day is officially celebrated April 22, but North Texas cities stretch out the holiday for four weeks starting in late March.
That's good news for greenies because that means fewer events overlap and you can attend an ecofest every week for a month. Check out the line up below – all events are free.
Send a green message on Valentine’s Day with these eco-friendly cards
Feb. 7, 2015
Are you looking for a unique and planet-friendly Valentine? Whether you’re shopping for your spouse, your significant other or a friend, here are some special cards that show your love for Mother Earth too.
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Interfaith panel tackles global environmental problems at Dallas event
Above, Dr. Pankaj Jain, the Venerable Tashi Nyima and Dr. Hind Jarrah, representing the Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim faiths, discussed the environment at the recent interfaith panel hosted by Dallas Interfaith Power & Light on Martin Luther King Day. Photo courtesy of Stephen Fuqua.
Feb. 3, 2015
Garden Party: Dallasite shows off permaculture features at condo open house
All photos depict an Austin home with permaculture features designed by John Bushe. Tonight, gardening enthusiasts and sustainability advocates can check out the permaculture features John Bushe installed at his Dallas townhome, which is for rent beginning Jan. 1.
Dec. 17, 2014