Green Tip Guy: Treat your indoor plants to a rainy day
This week, Jason says take advantage of the rainy days by moving your indoor plants outside. You'll save municipal water plus your plants will benefit from the rainwater.
Clean Water
Clean Water Fund hosts wine mixer to expand conservation message in North Texas
Proceeds from the Wine Wingding fundraiser on Nov. 17 in Dallas will support much-needed water conservation education in North Texas.
Nov. 10, 2015
Clean Water Fund proposes to turn wine into water next Tuesday. That hoped-for miracle at the nonprofit’s “Wine Wingding” fundraiser on Nov. 17 in East Dallas is more desirable than wine-lovers may think.
Green Tip Guy: Want to conserve water? Don't skip cleaning your coffee mug
This week, Jason responds to a reader who offers a water conserving tip - don't clean your coffee mug everyday. Jason explains why that's not a good idea.
New textbook by DCCCD authors chronicles history of unsustainability in America
Students at Dallas County Community College District will be looking at American History through the lens of sustainability, thanks to a supplemental textbook created by DCCCD staff and faculty.
Make Your Own Biodegradable Sunscreen
Aug. 26, 2015
"Green Tip of the Week " is an ongoing feature created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.
Texas Sierra Club recognizes green leaders in North Texas
Recipients of the Sierra Club's Lone Star Chapter Awards gather for a group photo on Saturday in Addison. Photo courtesy of John MacFarlane.
July 22, 2015
North Texas environmentalists were among 19 honored by Sierra Club Saturday at Texas’ Lone Star Chapter’s awards. Sierra members from around the state gathered in Addison to acknowledge efforts statewide from both 2013 and 2014.
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
'Texas Climate News' expands as interest in climate change heats up in Texas
Texas Climate News, overseen by former Houston Chronicle environmental reporter Bill Dawson, features a newly expanded format with more original coverage by staff and contributors. Above, photo of the People's Climate March in New York City in September. Courtesy of Earth Justice.
June 30, 2015
Dallas and Fort Worth bishops praise Pope’s message on environment
June 23, 2015
Last week, Pope Francis delivered a blunt message to the world regarding the environment in a 184-page encyclical, entitled "Laudato Si," an Italian phrase meaning "Praised Be To You" taken from a song penned by St. Francis, the patron saint of ecology.