Green Business

Texas Nameplate Company, once a significant polluter, transformed into a leader in environmental sustainability, earning the 2020 Corporate Trailblazer Award. Implementing advanced eco-friendly processes, they significantly reduced waste and emissions, inspiring others in their industry through transparency and shared environmental practices.

The guide outlines eco-friendly pest control solutions, highlighting insects' ecological importance. It reviews products like the Spartan Mosquito Eradicator, Mosquito Dunks, Murphy’s Incense Sticks, cedar-based products, and more, offering eco-conscious options for managing pests while protecting beneficial insects.

Celebrate Dad’s Day with eco-friendly gifts that support Mother Earth. Opt for meals from local restaurants or choose gifts like reusable Silpat baking mats, safety razors, Pale Blue Earth rechargeable batteries, and DNA tests. Consider organic herb seeds, smart watering kits, or donations in Dad’s name for a meaningful touch.

'Green' yard crews offer quiet, fume-free services using battery-electric equipment instead of gasoline-powered tools. Pioneered by Clean Air Lawn Care franchisees like Ellyn and Scott Golub and Christopher Fox, these services prioritize sustainability by using organic methods and solar-recharged electric mowers, significantly reducing noise and pollution.

Transform your home office with eco-friendly practices. Incorporate recycled office supplies, energy-efficient lighting, and live plants for better air quality. Use sustainable products like the Jet Multi-pen, Pilot B2P pens, Auspen refillable markers, and more. Opt for recycled paper, reusable sticky notes, and eco-friendly furniture for a greener workspace.

Joseph Woodbury's company, Neighbor, offers a sustainable alternative to traditional storage by enabling people to rent out unused space at home in a peer-to-peer model. Entering the DFW market, Neighbor provides affordable storage, environmental benefits, and passive income opportunities, distinguishing itself with insurance and security measures.

Saving animals is addictive. We rarely are privy to the full impact we have on the world. With wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, it’s right there in front of you — until you’re hopefully able to release back to the wild. To hold an animal that would be dead if not for your efforts is rewarding to the extreme and exhausting as well.

The 2019 Green Gift Guide offers eco-friendly gift ideas across four categories: Women, Men, Kids, and Pets. Each installment includes items like planet-friendly lotions, eco-friendly utensils, educational toys, and organic pet treats sourced from local North Texas shops and online stores.

We’re kicking off our four-part 2019 Green Gift Guide with some ideas for the smallest among us. In this list, we've included innovative Earth-friendly gifts to appeal to youth of all ages. You might even find something for yourself!

The City of Irving is hosting a free Environmental Career Symposium on Oct. 19, offering insights into environmental job opportunities. It features panel sessions and booths with experts covering careers like consulting and compliance. The event targets high school and college students, and career changers. Registration is required.