Julie Thibodeaux

Jan. 7, 2014

By Rita Cook 

What is your eco-friendly resolution for 2014? We contacted a few of the green folks we know in North Texas who told us about their goals or, in some cases, what they’re already doing to ease the stress on Mother Earth.

THE SHORT LIST

Jan. 6, 2014

By Julie Thibodeaux

Remarkable things happened on the green front in North Texas in 2013, thanks to local green movers and shakers. New green businesses sprang up while eco-activists discovered strength in numbers. Here are some of the year’s highlights: 

 Dec. 31, 2013

One glance through the Dallas Trekkers’ Facebook page posts and you’ll quickly discover this group gets around. 

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

Courtesy of Reverie Bakeshop

 Dec. 16, 2013

By Minnie Payne

Zac Trahan, director of Texas Campaign for the Environment's Dallas office, and Jim Schermbeck, director of Downwinders at Risk, celebrate after the Dallas City Council passed the gas drilling ordinance on Wednesday. Photos by Phillip Shinoda.

Dec. 12, 2013

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.