By Editor Green Source DFW
Youth Village and Café Momentum Teach Sustainable Responsibility
By Rita Cook
One way to make sure adults know all the ins and outs of sustainability is by teaching these lessons early in life. Case in point, that is exactly what is happening at the Dallas County Juvenile Department’s Youth Village where young boys ages 13 to 17 have the opportunity to take organic gardening classes while also tending to 12 raised garden beds that are planted with herbs and vegetables several times a year.
This Saturday, October 6th - homeowners open doors for DFW Solar Home Tour
Green Event
By Julie Thibodeaux
NTCRA recognizes Green Source DFW’s Rita Cook
By Julie Thibodeaux
The North Texas Corporate Recycling Association has recognized outstanding environmental achievement since it was founded in 1990 to promote business recycling. When the NTCRA’s annual Green 3 Awards were held on Thursday September 27 2012 at the Irving Convention Center, this was the first time the organization presented a media award.
EPA Recycle Fashion Show at 2012 Dallas Green Fest - Main Street Garden
Green Event
By Julie Thibodeaux
Dallas-based Clean Air Gardening sells green lawn equipment in online store
Shopping Green
Sept. 20, 2012
By Teresa McUsic
Lars Hundley started his green journey standing in front of the lawn mower section of Home Depot.
Architect promotes sustainability with LEED Platinum Plano Environmental Education Center
By Julie Thibodeaux
Architect Gary Olp said he was a nature lover as a boy but a high school science teacher opened his eyes to sustainability. It was the 1970s, and his long-haired, bearded biology teacher in Ohio invited the class to organize a “no-waste” party.