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Dallas Urban Farms growing sustainable cash crops on Deep Ellum rooftop

Dallas Urban Farms installed an aeroponic farm on a Deep Ellum rooftop to sustainably grow produce using 90% less water. They partner with City Square and Hilton Anatole to supply fresh produce and food for the homeless, with basil, leafy greens, zucchini, squash, and peppers as initial crops.

Energy-efficient Facebook data center in Fort Worth to be powered by wind farm

Facebook has partnered with Citigroup and Alterra Energy to build a 202-megawatt wind farm on 17,000 acres in Clay County to power Facebook's new data center in Fort Worth. Courtesy of Facebook.

Aug. 4, 2015

Environmentally minded from the word “go” is the term one could use in describing the new Facebook data center planned for Fort Worth. And environmentalists will find many features to like about the new facility. 

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.