By Julie Thibodeaux
Earth Day Texas expected to draw Texas-sized turnout
Earth Day Texas will be showcasing more than 800 green exhibitors April 26-27 at the Eco Expo in Fair Park in Dallas.
Photos courtesy of Earth Day Texas.
Earth Day Texas employs 'OmniGlobe' to animate environmental lessons
The Earth Day Texas OmniGlobe will be on display at NorthPark Center in Dallas through April 24. Then it will be at Earth Day Texas April 26-27.
Courtesy of Earth Day Texas.
April 15, 2014
By Rita Cook
Permaculture expert Toby Hemenway to headline DCCCD Sustainability Summit
April 9, 2014
By Minnie Payne
Permaculture is a hot trend in landscaping and gardeners can get the scoop on it when one of its leading proponents comes to North Texas next week.
Alternative-fuel vehicle parking signs to be installed free
The North Texas Commission is offering to install AFV-preferred parking signs for free. The signs are available on a first come, first served basis.
April 7, 2014
By Minnie Payne
Local flavor: Edible DFW publisher Nanci Taylor keeps sustainable food in the spotlight
Edible Dallas & Fort Worth publisher Nanci Taylor was recently named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2014 Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards.
Photo courtesy of Edible DFW.
Dallas bag fee aims to reduce plastic bag litter
The Dallas City Council passed an ordinance on
March 26 that requires retailers to charge a 5-cent fee for single-use bags.
Bag photo by Julie Thibodeaux. Additional photos by
Phillip Shinoda.
March 26, 2014
Texas AltCar Expo to showcase alternative fuel vehicles
Event-goers to the AltCar Expo will get the chance to test drive alternative fuel vehicles in the Ride & Drive area.
Photos courtesy of AltCarExpo.
March 26, 2014
By Rita Cook
Texas SmartScape plant fairs kick off March 29
Texas SmartScape will be hosting native plant fairs across DFW in the coming weeks.
Left,calylophus, also known as sundrops, is a colorful drought-tolerant native Texas plant.
Photos courtesy of Texas SmartScape.
March 25, 2014
Couple creates hip accessories with recycled parts
This necklace from the Steampunk Ballroom was made from old jewelry and watch pieces.
Photos courtesy of the Kautches.
Earth Day fests growing across North Texas
March 18, 2014
By Julie Thibodeaux
Film follows Texans on journey to DC climate rally
The film 'Cry Heard ‘Round the World: The Journey to DC to Take a Stand for Mother Earth' documents the bus trip from Texas to the DC Climate Rally in February 2013. Courtesy of Dolphin Blue.
March 15, 2014
Tom Kemper hopes people will be spurred into activism after watching his documentary.