Urban Sustainability

Vegan gingerbread cupcakes from the all vegan Reverie Bakeshop in Richardson.

Courtesy of Reverie Bakeshop

 Dec. 16, 2013

By Minnie Payne

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.

Oak Cliff resident and bicycle enthusiast
Joel Quintans takes a break at Rusty Tacos.

The National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count is held
Dec. 14-Jan. 5.  
Find a local count to participate in during the holidays.

Gary Stuard of Dallas Residents at Risk speaks out against gas drilling at a Dallas City Plan Commission hearing in August. Photos: Green Source DFW

Dec. 2, 2013

Organizers have met their goal to have at least 75 tickets reserved by Nov. 27, the quota needed to bring the film to a Dallas theater.

Photos
courtesy of Plastic Paradise.

Earth Day Dallas recently announced it's now 
Earth Day Texas.

Photos courtesy of Earth Day Texas.

Nov. 19, 2013

Element Hotels are geared to the eco-conscious traveler. A guest room at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport North location. Photos courtesy of Element Hotels.

Nov. 18, 2013

Nov. 13, 2013

By Phillip Shinoda