Oct. 7, 2019
Want to make a career out of saving the planet?
The city of Irving is hosting a free Environmental Career Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 19.
City of Irving Environmental Programs Coordinator Emily Asbury and her staff aim to enlighten people interested or curious in environmental job opportunities.
The nonprofit is launching a clean energy campaign in DFW.
Sept. 17, 2019
Bird lovers are probably aware that climate change is taking a toll on our bird population. Audubon Texas is making a concerted effort to remedy the situation by launching its Clean Energy Future Campaign.
The online fundraiser for North Texas charities will be held Sept. 19. You can pre-schedule a donation starting Sept. 9.
Sept. 5, 2019
Want to give North Texas green groups some love? This month is the perfect time to do it. If you donate during the 11th annual North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 19, your contributions will be amplified.
Last year alone, $48 million was raised through more than 157,000 gifts benefiting 2,700 local nonprofits
UT Dallas recently added composting bins in the dish return area in the dining hall. Photos courtesy of UTD.
July 31, 2019
The University of Texas at Dallas was recently recognized for reducing food waste on campus.
The college’s food waste diversion program was selected by APPA’s (formerly the Association of Physical Plant Administrators) for the 2019 Sustainability Innovation Award in Facilities Management.
Recycle Revolution is one of the local recyclers that accepts compost. Photo courtesy of Recycle Revolution.
July 29, 2019
Many North Texans have taken the leap into food composting. That's a win-win for residents and cities alike.
According to the EPA, food scraps and yard waste together currently make up about 30 percent of what we throw away. So diverting your food scaps can not only cut down on your trash bill, it will extend the life of our precious landfill space
The 28th annual Tour of Ponds will be held June 8-9. Photos courtesy of the North Texas Water Garden Society.
May 21, 2019
Here’s a refreshing way to spend a warm June weekend - perusing North Texas backyard ponds.
The 28th annual Tour of Ponds, hosted by the North Texas Water Garden Society, will be held June 8-9.
Meghna Tare was recently promoted to Chief Sustainability Officer at UTA. Photo courtesy of Meghna Tare.
Jan. 9, 2019
Meghna Tare is starting the new year at the University of Texas at Arlington in a ground-breaking new role. Tare was named UTA's first Chief Sustainability Officer in November.
The Green Professionals Workshop will be held Jan. 9 through March 6 in Fort Worth. Courtesy of Storyblock.
Jan. 2, 2019
Organizers of a water conservation workshop for landscape professionals are hoping it will have a trickle down effect.
The Green Professionals Workshop will be held Jan. 9 through March 6.