The North Texas Unitarian Universalist Congregation established the Ned Fritz Scholarship to help educate young environmentalists. Photo courtesy of Texas Land Conservancy and the Fritz family.
Feb. 16, 2018
A North Texas church congregation association wants to help budding environmentalists continue the legacy of a pioneering Dallas environmentalist.
Lucas resident Victoria Howard and her group Save Lucas Recycling led a campaign that resulted in bringing back curbside recycling at last week's city council meeting.
Jan. 23, 2018
Curbside recycling is returning to Lucas, thanks to a grassroots campaign led by an environmentally conscious resident.
Georgeann Moss, right, with Dr. Brenda Floyd, one of the sustainability project managers at Eastfield College, was recently named executive administrator for Sustainability Outreach and Initiative at Dallas County Community College District. Courtesy of Lori Delacruz Lewis.
Jan. 8, 2018
Dallas County Community College District is gearing up to expand its sustainable footprint in 2018 with the hiring of Georgeann Moss as the new executive administrator for Sustainability Outreach and Initiative.
Zippered pouches made from upcycled bags by E.C. Stanton Community School are among the items that will be for sale at the R-Bazaar on Nov. 11 in Fort Worth. Vendor spaces are still available.
October 24, 2017
A Fort Worth church is kicking off the holiday season with an art show and sale that showcases goods made from upcycled items.
'Trees' is on display at the Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden in Dallas through Sept. 16. Above, Moon Tunes by Barnaby Fitzgerald, 2017
Aug. 29, 2017
A Dallas gallery is celebrating trees with images from artists inspired by their beauty and significance.
Trees will be on display at the Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden through Sept. 16.
The North Texas Association of Environmental Professionals meets monthly. Photos courtesy of NTAEP.
Aug. 21, 2017
If you’re a DFW-based environmental professional or want to learn more about the field, there’s a group in North Texas for you.
The North Texas Association of Environmental Professionals is a 501.3(c) non-profit whose members are all connected to work in the environment.
We ask two grocery store chains to tell us what's accepted in plastic bag recycling bins. Image courtesy of Trex.
Aug. 7, 2017
Many grocery stores offer bins where customers can drop off plastic film bags for recycling. But have you ever wondered whether that department store bag or plastic wrapping you stuck in there gets also recycled?
We asked two major grocery stores, Albertsons and Tom Thumb, which are owned by the same parent company, and HEB/Central Markets, for the scoop.
The AirCheckTexas Program may provide up to $600 to repair your vehicle or up to $3,500 toward a qualifying replacement vehicle.
Aug. 1, 2017
A state program helps vehicle owners comply with emissions standards by providing financial assistance to repair cars or replace older models.
The Denton university switched to 100 percent renewable energy this spring. Above, wind turbine at UNT's LEED-platinum Apogee Stadium. Photos courtesy of UNT.
June 13, 2017
The University of North Texas is known as “Mean Green” in sports but the moniker has come to refer the campus’ ambitious environmental initiatives. This spring, the university demonstrated its committment to green policies when it switched to 100 percent renewable energy.
Students test irradiance outside the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Dallas. The class was participating in Good Faith Impact's solar installation training held last month. Photos courtesy of Good Faith Impact.
May 1, 2017
Stephonia Roberts of Mrs. Jack's Body Food uses natural ingredients from her garden for her soaps, lotions and bath salts.
Feb. 20, 2017
Native Americans and our other ancestors cured ailments and promoted health naturally by using plants and herbs. Fifty-three-year-old Stephonia Roberts, founder of Fort Worth-based Mrs. Jacks Body Food, says her natural personal care products do the same thing.
Brite Divinity School's annual conference on Feb. 20-23 is free and open to the public.
Feb. 3, 2017
For the first time since the event’s founding in 1888, Brite Divinity School’s annual Ministers Week will focus entirely on environmental themes.
The event to be held Feb. 20-23 on TCU campus is a partnership between Brite Divinity School, TCU and University Christian Church. The presentations are free and open to the public.