Fort Worth company upcycles old pallets into green building material
PalletSmart in Fort Worth makes furniture, home decor and custom projects out of repurposed pallets and other reclaimed material. Photos courtesy of PalletSmart.
Sept. 2, 2015
Art
Marley Wind Works in Ellis County creates 'wind machines' from repurposed material
Above, Mark MacLean is the founder of Marley Wind Works, a company that makes wind-powered machines to perform simple tasks. Photos courtesy of Marley Wind Works.
July 21, 2015
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.
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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Photography meetup group documents wild spaces in North Texas
The DFW chapter of the North American Nature Photography Association hopes to eventually support local conservation efforts. All photos ©Sean Fitzgerald.
Feb. 4, 2015
McKinney artist upcycles materials to create whimsical works
McKinney artist Gail Delger recycles computer parts and other materials in her work. Above, "Bionic Fish" incorporates a circuit board and found metals. Courtesy of the artist.
Jan. 20, 2015
Grapevine shop upcycles found materials into arty wares
Bike gear magnets are some of the gift items that Re-Geared staff create using recycled parts at the Grapevine shop. Photos courtesy of Re-Geared.
Nov. 17, 2014
Renewable Energy Roundup aims to help Texans ramp up their green lifestyle
The Renewable Energy Roundup and Sustainable Living Expo will be held indoors for the first time in Belton, Texas Sept. 26-28. Photos from previous Roundups courtesy of organizers.
Sept. 10, 2014
Eco-art show to showcase local green artists Sept. 11 in Addison
DFW-based Women in the Environment is hosting its second annual eco-art show on Sept. 11 in Addison. The show will feature art, jewelry and other items made from recycled, repurposed or sustainable materials.
Blooming Hub Caps is one of the vendors that will be at the show. Photos courtesy of WE.
Sept. 8, 2014
Q & A with Fort Worth artist Billy Hassell: Birds, bees and his BRIT exhibit
Fort Worth artist and Dallas native Billy Hassell is showing his work in an exhibit title 'Ephemera: Winged Creatures of Texas' at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas through Nov. 13.
The opening reception will be held Sept. 6, 6-8pm, during Fort Worth's Fall Gallery Night.
Photos by Scott Lennox.