Kristie West, who owns a ranch and bed and breakfast in Pleasanton, has worked to raise awareness about the fatal impact plastic bags have on livestock. Photo by Callie Richmond for The Texas Tribune.
From the Texas Tribune
Aug. 14, 2019
Kristie West was driving down the highway in rural South Texas when she saw it.
The drive from her ranch to the nearby town of Poth was usually uneventful. But on that day in 2017, West saw something that made her slam on the brakes of her pickup.
Recycle Revolution is one of the local recyclers that accepts compost. Photo courtesy of Recycle Revolution.
July 29, 2019
Many North Texans have taken the leap into food composting. That's a win-win for residents and cities alike.
According to the EPA, food scraps and yard waste together currently make up about 30 percent of what we throw away. So diverting your food scaps can not only cut down on your trash bill, it will extend the life of our precious landfill space
Asphalt shingles piled on a lot in southern Dallas has been dubbed 'Shingle Mountain' by local environmentalists. Photo courtesy of Downwinders at Risk.
March 26, 2019
A group of environmental activists aim to move a mountain in south Dallas.
That is, Shingle Mountain - the five-story pile of discarded shingles looming over a residential neighborhood in Southern Dallas.
The recycling operation turned toxic waste site was put on hold temporarily last Thursday.
We've gathered information from North Texas cities on their Christmas tree recycling programs. Courtesy of Storyblock.
Updated Jan. 8, 2019
When the holidays are over and you're ready to dispose of holiday trees, boxes and wrapping paper, you may be able to recycle some or all of the refuse. Check the guide below to learn what your community offers. Check your city's website, if you don't see it listed.
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Cowboy Compost, a Fort Worth-based compost recycler, held a pumpkin collection earlier this month. Photos courtesy of Brandon Castillo.
Dec. 11, 2018
On Dec. 1, Cowboy Compost set up five locations around Fort Worth to collect pumpkins from residents. Thanks to the city's Park and Recreation Department, we had collection points at two recreation centers, two parks as well as SiNaCa Studios on Magnolia Avenue. Altogether, we collected about 11,600 pounds of pumpkins or almost six tons!