May 16, 2013
Shameel Thawerbhoy of Swiss Cleaners in Dallas says that about 15 years ago,his father Zale decided to not only do all the dry cleaning on the premises, but also to do it with a twist of green too.
The green-themed hardware store hosts its soft opening on Earth Day • A Peep at the Coops showcases the backyard chicken craze
April 21, 2013
GREEN OPENING
By Rita Cook
Here comes spring and what better time to figure out how to “green” your home. No matter what changes you want to make from the small to the more ambitious, you can garner tips from Anna Clark, author of Green, American Style, who owns the second LEED approved home in Dallas. Recently, she shared some of the sustainable choices she's made in her home.
By MInnie Payne
Folks in and around Dallas’ Greenville Avenue, and otherwise, are now privileged to have Green Grocer (www.greengrocerdallas.com), another source of locally grown fresh organic food, as well as, among other things, a variety of beer and wine, eggs, meat, cheeses, chocolates, and coffee.
By Rita Cook
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t’s hard enough to open up a store and find great products to sell, but even more difficult when you set out to find products that help create sustainability and make a positive impact.
By Penny Ruekberg
How do two SMU graduates found a food company with a global conscience? For Ben Hurt and Blaine Iler, an entrepreneurship class was the first ingredient in crafting a successful partnership. When their professor asked if anyone had started a business, only their hands went up. That was the catalyst for their friendship and the decision to start Dallas-based Impact Foods.
By Keri Houchin
Valentine’s Day is a day to show love for those around us. Treat your sweetheart to something special and show a little love for Mother Earth too. Traditional gifts are romantic, but look for these creative alternatives to make a small difference.
Shopping Green / Green Living
A digest of the latest green news in North Texas This week assistant editor Julie Thibodeaux reports on Rockwall Fifth Grader's Business Funds Conservation• Dallas Promotes Green Day of Service • Former Austin Mayor Kicks off Speaker Series
