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Texas highway sign with sponsor logo on roadside.
May 17 2018, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Company picks up litter for Texas highway adopters

A California company collaborates with the Texas Department of Transportation to offer the Texas Sponsor a Highway Program. This initiative allows companies to pay for professional litter cleanup crews in exchange for advertising, making highway adoption accessible to all businesses and supporting environmental efforts.
May 10 2018, RITA COOK

Green in Abilene? Check out these eco-friendly stops

The SoDa District Courtyard is one of the many repurposed historical buildings in Abilene. Courtesy of Tim Smith.

May 10, 2018

You never know where the Lorax will turn up. Even in West Texas.

Like other counter culture movements, environmentalism has seeped into the American psyche. We recently discovered even some folks in Abilene, a city of 130,000 about 150 miles west of DFW, say they are conscious of the need for green.

Runners crossing a finish line in a park.
Apr 17 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Oak Cliff Earth Day roars back with Run for Environment

Oak Cliff Earth Day returned at Lake Cliff Park in Dallas, featuring the "Run for the Environment." Organized by Green Source DFW and Memnosyne Institute, the event included a Native American opening prayer, green development talks, musical performances, and over 130 green vendors, celebrating community and sustainability.
Dancers in colorful attire perform energetically on an outdoor stage.
Apr 11 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Oak Cliff Earth Day and Run for Environment set for Sunday

Oak Cliff Earth Day is back! New organizers Green Source DFW and its parent nonprofit, The Memnosyne Institute are hosting the event Sunday, April 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lake Cliff Park in Dallas. This year, Green Source DFW’s fourth annual Run for the Environment will kick off the festival at 9:30 a.m.
Bundle of wrapped straws on a wooden table in a coffee shop.
Apr 10 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Two Dallas bars ditching plastic straws

Two Dallas bars, Liquid Zoo and Alexandre’s Bar, are replacing plastic straws with paper ones due to environmental concerns. Inspired by viral videos highlighting plastic pollution's impact on marine life, the move aligns with the Texas Campaign for the Environment’s zero-waste goals, although challenges like higher costs exist.
Solar panels with a leaf under bright sunlight, surrounded by autumn foliage.
Apr 03 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

EarthX puts solar energy in spotlight

EarthX, the world's largest green innovation event, highlights solar energy with EarthxSolar. From April 20-22, the event offers a Solar Expo and Forum at Fair Park, Dallas, featuring solar vendors, speakers, panels, VR zones, and activities to promote solar growth in Texas.
A group of people dancing energetically on an outdoor stage.
Mar 30 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

April in North Texas showered with Earth Day fests

Earth Day fests brighten April in North Texas, spreading across weekends. Highlights include Oak Cliff Earth Day at Lake Cliff Park, April 15, with Green Source DFW's Run for the Environment. Events span from educational fairs in Flower Mound to arts and eco-expos in Dallas, showcasing cultural change.
Mar 19 2018, RITA COOK

Dry cleaner with DFW locations embraces eco-friendly practices

OXXO in Frisco and Plano are among the dry cleaners in North Texas that use GreenEarth, an eco-friendly dry cleaning solvent. Photos courtesy of OXXO.

March 19, 2018

Thanks to the green cleaning movement, North Texans can now find a variety of eco-friendly laundry detergents in local stores. But did you know that DFW is home several eco-friendly dry cleaning businesses as well? 

Heart-shaped metal ornament surrounded by pink flowers.
Feb 05 2018, ANDREA RIDOUT

Green valentine gifts show love for the planet

Whether you're pampering your sweetheart, bringing some cheer to a loved one or just treating yourself, choose something special for Valentine's Day this year. Here's our list of Cupid-approved, ethical and eco-friendly gifts – including several experiential ideas.
Man in a cowboy hat standing in a bookshop, arms crossed, smiling.
Jan 16 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

TreeHouse opening store in Plano this week

Austin-based TreeHouse is opening its third location in Plano on January 18. Specializing in eco-friendly home improvement, TreeHouse targets suburban homeowners with products for smart home upgrades, solar power, and sustainable materials. Cofounder Jason Ballard recommends healthier home changes, emphasizing air and water filtration, nontoxic cookware, and eco-friendly products.
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