By Julie Thibodeaux
Sponsor Spotlight: Snappy Salads wants to be the ‘greenest’ salad bar in DFW
When Dallas native Chris Dahlander opened the first Snappy Salads at Preston Road and Forest Lane on St. Patrick’s Day in 2006, he wanted to do more than serve healthy fare to North Texans. He also wanted to be a good steward of the Earth.
Sponsor Spotlight: Dolphin Blue sells green products for home and office
Dolphin Blue is a local leader when it comes to green businesses. Since its founding in 1994, the Dallas-based company has kept its mission to be true to people, planet and profit in all of its decisions. The business, which specializes in eco-friendly office supplies, continues to sell only products made or remanufactured in the United States.
Fall brings another round of green fests to North Texas
In spring around Earth Day, it seems every community in North Texas has a green fest going on. Not so, some cities save their celebration for when it cools down in September. Here’s a calendar to keep track of the green gatherings in the coming months.
Dallas-based Shrine Circus producer drops wild animal acts from shows
An empty trailer that once hauled big cats for the Shrine Circus was the backdrop for the announcement that Dallas-based Fun Time Shows will no longer include wild animals in its shows. Bill Cunningham, CEO of Fun Time Shows, made the announcement in Lee Park in Dallas beside an empty trailer.
New textbook by DCCCD authors chronicles history of unsustainability in America
Students at Dallas County Community College District will be looking at American History through the lens of sustainability, thanks to a supplemental textbook created by DCCCD staff and faculty.
Austin College in Sherman switches to 100 percent renewable electricity
Austin College, a private liberal arts college in Sherman, is celebrating the achievement of a milestone in environmental progress: 100 percent renewable electricity. Since 2010, the College has steadily increased its purchase of wind-powered electricity.
Drive Green: 2015 Tesla S offers a high-end EV with a nearly 300-mile range
To many EV junkies, the 2015 Tesla S is the epitome of a desirable electric car. It offers super luxury and power, climbing from zero to 60 miles per hour in 2.8 seconds, all with an impressive battery range. Currently, Tesla sells the only electric car that can go for more than 200 miles without a charge.
Texas Envirothon team wins third at North American competition
NCF-Envirothon, North America’s largest high school environmental education competition, tests teams on their knowledge of soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife and a current issue (2015 Urban/Community Forests).
Duncanville-based Green Tip Guy shares ways to live green through 'Green Tip of the Week'
By day, Duncanville resident Jason Winningham sits behind a desk catering to clients at a Dallas commercial real estate office, but after hours, he dons a cap and T-shirt emblazoned with a leaf, transforming into “The Green Tip Guy.”
Fort Worth-based Alchemy Pops turns Texas farm produce into frozen treats
Watermelon basil, made from locally grown produce, is one of Alchemy Pops unique flavors. Photos courtesy of Alchemy Pops.
July 27, 2015
By Julie Thibodeaux
A Fort Worth-based entrepreneur gathers fresh produce from Texas farmers and transforms it into delicious frozen treats.
TCU-grad Carolyn Phillips is the alchemist behind Alchemy Pops, which launched late last year.
Eco-friendly Gecko Hardware in Dallas seeks community support to stay open
Gecko Hardware is raising money through a GoFundMe campaign to restock inventory after a slow start in 2015 that threatens the business' future. Photos courtesy of Gecko Hardware.
July 20, 2015
Andrea Ridout, owner of Gecko Hardware in Dallas, appealed to the public for help last week.
The eco-friendly hardware store needs more revenue to keep going.
ACC's bird float misses flight in Fourth parade
Arlington Conservation Council volunteers pose in front of their state bird float. The birds were made from old pizza boxes and magazines. Photos courtesy of Paul Knudsen.
July 14, 2015
Every year, the Arlington Conservation Council trys to top themselves with their creative floats bearing sustainable themes for the Arlington Fourth of July parade.