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20 eco-friendly treats for Valentine's Day

This eco-friendly Valentine’s Day guide suggests ethical gifts and experiences, such as dining at Café Modern, exploring local gardens, enjoying vegan desserts, and purchasing fair-trade items. Options include sustainable dining experiences, vegan sweets, locally crafted goods, and eco-conscious gifts at various Texas locations and online.

Green Gift Guide: Pets will go wild for these eco-gifts

Surprise your pet with eco-friendly, durable, and chemical-free gifts from local and national merchants. Options include indestructible dog toys, ceramic cat canisters, vegan dog chews, bird seed treats, and chicken coops. Online finds offer recycled toys, hemp collars, feeder cams, and organic cat grass. Prices may vary by merchant.

'Green' flower farm in Coppell is blooming business

Amanda Vanhoozier launched Bishop Hill Farm Flowers in Coppell, Texas, creating seasonal, eco-friendly bouquets using organic practices. Her sustainable methods include no-till soil preparation, composting, and drip irrigation. Vanhoozier prioritizes local distribution, offering longer-lasting flowers while promoting sustainable agriculture at local markets.

Denton company cooking up nontoxic soap products

Lion Bear Naked Soap Co. founders Alex Schreiber and Jason Schreiber, left and right, shown with employee Chris Klabunde, center, and daughter Ally. Photo courtesy of the Schreibers.

Aug. 7, 2018

Five years ago, a Denton couple developed cleaning formulas that are safe for people and the planet. Thanks to a whimsical name and a ultra-green business model, today their company's future appears to be growing brighter.

Dallas company cracks safe market with green vault

Rolland, a Dallas company, has introduced the Planet Vault, an eco-friendly line of safes made from 97% recycled materials including plastic, ceramics, and steel. Designed by Miguel Alarcon, these lighter, innovative safes provide security by using materials that frustrate burglars and weigh less, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers.

Dallas-based company has high hopes for vertical farming

Dallas-based Eden Green Technology launched the region's first vertical farm, producing pesticide-free greens sold at Walmart. Utilizing hydroponics and climate control, crops mature faster and conserve resources. The technology enhances food security, aiming for global expansion.

Allen couple building eco-friendly cosmetic line

Z Natural Life's personal care products are vegan and cruelty free.

July 2, 2018

Many greenies are conscientious about what they eat - how it's grown and where it comes from - but increasingly the eco-conscious are careful about the products they put on their bodies as well. 

Dallas woman launches global forum for sustainability

A solar public art installation in Austin is one of the sustainability projects posted on AmbientGreenery.com. Photos courtesy of AmbientGreenery.com.

May 21, 2018

A Dallas woman has created a social media site for sustainability fans.

The website AmbientGreenery.com aims to encourage sustainability worldwide by offering a digital forum where anyone can post a photo of a cool sustainable find.