The inaugural Trash Dash 5K at Harry S. Moss Park in Dallas was moved to May 12 due to trail conditions. Photos courtesy of organizers.
March 26, 2018
Bicyclists and trail runners at Harry S. Moss Park in Dallas know the 284-acre wooded hideaway is an urban treasure. Now the park’s loyal fans and an army of eco-friendly high school students are organizing an event aimed at keeping the wild space from disappearing under a mountain of trash.
Jason explains why you should go straw free or at least find a more eco-friendly alternative. Read more about the global campaign at The Last Plastic Straw. Photo by Karl Thibodeaux.
Wolfgang Puck Catering served custom pancakes at a Perot Museum event in Dallas. Photo courtesy of Wolfgang Puck Catering Dallas
Feb. 21, 2018
When you think of Wolfgang Puck, sustainability is probably not the first thing that comes to mind.
But a spokesperson for Wolfgang Puck Catering Dallas says the company works with sustainability partners across DFW on a regular basis.
Simple Recycling offers curbside pickup of textiles for recycling in a dozen North Texas cities. Courtesy of Simple Recycling.
Jan. 16, 2018
As much as 85 percent of clothing, shoes and reusable housewares gets thrown in the landfill in the United States every year, by some estimates.
Environmentalists pushed Fort Worth to adopt a more progressive solid waste plan says Texas Campaign for the Environment's DFW director Corey Troiani.
Oct. 4, 2017
Last month, Fort Worth City Council voted to approve the city's 20-year Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan. As a result of widespread citizen participation and advocacy, the final document included many more program and policy goals to reduce waste and increase recycling than originally planned.
The Hyatt Regency Dallas parteners with Clean the World to recycle its leftover shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and soap and distribute it in impoverished communities. Above, recycled soap distributed to a community in Haiti. Photos courtesy of Clean the World.
Sept. 26, 2017
Have you ever wondered what happens to all those half-full containers of shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and soap that you leave behind at the hotel? One local hotel is making good use of it.