Sustainable

Jan. 8, 2014

Dallas eco-friendly artist Reed Hoover is turning 83 years old next month but he’s creating art that appeals to a new generation of “green” art collectors.

Jan. 7, 2014

By Rita Cook 

What is your eco-friendly resolution for 2014? We contacted a few of the green folks we know in North Texas who told us about their goals or, in some cases, what they’re already doing to ease the stress on Mother Earth.

THE SHORT LIST

Jan. 6, 2014

By Julie Thibodeaux

Remarkable things happened on the green front in North Texas in 2013, thanks to local green movers and shakers. New green businesses sprang up while eco-activists discovered strength in numbers. Here are some of the year’s highlights: 

 Dec. 31, 2013

One glance through the Dallas Trekkers’ Facebook page posts and you’ll quickly discover this group gets around. 

Outdoor living space at La Vita apartments in Dallas. All photos courtesy of Nessel Development.

Amy Martin launched Moonlady News in the 1990s to spread wholistic green community news in North Texas.

New endeavors on her horizon include becoming a contributor to Green Source DFW.

Photo courtesy of Marla McDonald

Zac Trahan, director of Texas Campaign for the Environment's Dallas office, and Jim Schermbeck, director of Downwinders at Risk, celebrate after the Dallas City Council passed the gas drilling ordinance on Wednesday. Photos by Phillip Shinoda.

Dec. 12, 2013

Debbie Branch, left, and other members of Fort Worth's Sustainability Team: Stephanie Zavala, Becki Begley and Sam Gunderson. Photo courtesy of city of Fort Worth.

Dec. 11, 2013

If you want to know what’s going on with sustainability in Fort Worth, ask Debbie Branch.

This handmade ornament made from recycled pop cans is one of several holiday items available at Fair and Square Imports in McKinney.

All images courtesy of retailers.

Dec. 9, 2013 

By Phillip Shinoda