By Julie Thibodeaux
Recycle Relay aims to bring Dallasites up to speed on recycling
The city of Dallas Environmental Education Initiative is hosting the Recycle Relay July 12 at 8 a.m. at the Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas.
July 8, 2014
By Julie Thibodeaux
Arlington Conservation Council cruises parade in solar-powered float
The Arlington Conservation Council shows off their solar-powered float made with recycled material for the Arlington Fourth of July Parade. Photo courtesy of Paul Knudsen.
July 7, 2014
Texas Campaign for the Environment in Dallas says ‘Don’t mess with North Texas’
Zac Trahan, director of Texas Campaign for the Environment's Dallas office, explains to the Dallas City Council in January why the city needs to ditch plastic bags. Bag makers behind him sport "No Bag Ban" shirts. Courtesy of the Dallas Morning News.
State prairie conservation group to launch chapters in Dallas and Fort Worth
The Native Prairies Association of Texas is hosting meetings July 14 in Fort Worth and July 16 in Dallas in hopes of starting two North Texas chapters. Photo courtesy of NPAT.
June 30, 2014
A statewide organization that promotes prairie conservation throughout Texas wants to bring its mission to North Texas.
Rainwater harvesting expert Nate Downey to speak at Richland College June 27-28
Nate Downey will present a hands-on workshop covering cistern and tank installation at Richland College this week. Above, Colorful water tanks dot the landscape. Photos courtesy of Nate Downey.
June 24, 2014
By Minnie Payne
DFW Citizens' Climate Lobby activists in DC to lobby Congress for carbon tax
Above, DFW Citizens' Climate Lobby activists Swetha Kannan and Shawn Reeder along with Ricky Bradley of Houston will be among 500 CCL volunteers talking with Congress members and staff on June 24 to propose a carbon tax on the fossil fuel industry.
June 23, 2014
GDFWRA & NCTRA seek nominations for inaugural North Texas Recycling Awards
The Greater DFW Recycling Alliance and the North Texas Corporate Recycling Association are accepting nominations for the inaugural North Texas Recycling Awards until June 30.
June 10, 2014
By Julie Thibodeaux
Cedar Valley College's Sustainability Conference to feature keynote speaker George Bandy, Jr. of Interface
George Bandy, Jr., vice president of sustainability at Interface, will be the keynote speaker Cedar Valley College's Sustainability Conference on June 13.
June 4, 2014
Eco-ATM's provide quick cash for recycling mobile devices at DFW locations
There are 32 eco-ATM kiosks in Dallas-Fort Worth that provide cash to users for cell phones, MP3 players and tablets, which are then recycled.
Photos courtesy of ecoATM.
June 3, 2014
By Rita Cook