

By Julie Thibodeaux
Nov 02 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX
When the election party’s over: Recycle those campaign signs
Nov. 2, 2012
Once the election’s over, some die-hard supporters may keep a candidate’s sign as a souvenir. However, thousands end up in the trash.
Marilyn May, director of the Environmental Co-Op, a nonprofit recycling center in Terrell, says there’s no reason for the material to be wasted.
Oct 25 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX
DFW Green Retail Scene: Getting to know Green Business Award nominees
Flora at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas is one five nominees for a Green Source DFW Green Business Award.
Oct. 25, 2012
Oct 17 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX
Nonprofit DME Exchange recycles durable medical equipment
Update: DME Exchange of Dallas announced in May 2024 that they have closed due to lack of funding.
Oct. 17, 2012
An organization based in Dallas that is helping distribute durable medical equipment considers its mission to be “green.”
Oct 10 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX
Dallas-based company recycles clothing internationally while helping local nonprofits
Oct. 10, 2012
Oct 02 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX
350 Dallas protest day lives on in video
Oct. 1, 2012
When 350.org invited people around the world to participate in a climate change action day last spring, Waxahachie resident Marshall Hinsley wanted to join in. He searched the website of the international environmental organization formed to bring awareness to global warming but the closest chapter of the group was in Austin.
Aug 29 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX
North Texas activists step up Keystone pipeline fight
August 29, 2012
Some North Texas environmentalists are standing up to the Keystone XL pipeline.
Aug 21 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX
Couple says 'no' to plastic for a year
The remains of an albatross on Midway Island who died from eating plastic. Photo by Chris Jordan.
Jul 31 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX
Denton group tackles ethics of gas drilling
July 31, 2012
As a philosophy professor at the University of North Texas, Dr. Adam Briggle is an expert at ethical debates. But last year, he found himself in the middle of real-world problem solving when he agreed to head up the Denton Stakeholder Advisory Group.
Jul 29 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX
BRIT launches mobile app for plant ID
July 29, 2012
BRIT is keeping up with the digital age.
The 25-year-old research and education center in Fort Worth houses a world-class botanical research library and herbarium that offers a resource for botanists, environmentalists, teachers, students and gardeners.
Jul 13 2012, JULIE THIBODEAUX
Dallas Residents at Risk aims to influence city’s gas drilling ordinance
(Photo: A promotional image for Dallas Residents at Risk)
July 13, 2012
Area activists are partnering with concerned residents to make sure their voices are heard when it comes to gas drilling in Dallas.