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.
The Alpha Zeta Eta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at North Lake College has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for improvements to its 8-year-old community garden. Donation deadline is Jan. 31. Photos courtesy of North Lake College.
Jan. 16, 2017
The Clean Water Fund hosts the second annual Wine Wingding at Stoney's Wine Lounge in Dallas on Thursday, Dec. 8. Courtesy of Stoney's.
Dec. 5, 2016
Support local water conservation efforts while savoring wine, food and jazz music on Thursday when the Clean Water Fund’s North Texas office hosts its second annual Wine Wingding Dec. 8, at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Stoney’s Wine Lounge in Dallas.
Green Revolution is a program geared to students in 6th through 12th grade in Fort Worth ISD.
Dec. 2, 2016
History tells us that since the beginning of time, man has wanted to belong, especially young people. Green Revolution, a program developed in 2012 by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth, and funded by Rainwater Charitable Foundation and grants, teaches students, ages 12 through 18, to belong environmentally.
The We Mean Green Fund committee is currently hosting a StormDrain Artscape Design contest.
Oct. 26, 2016
Athletic programs at the University of North Texas have long been known for their “Mean Green” teams. Now UNT students use the slogan to show they’re serious about sustainability.
A celebration was held Oct. 4 for the 10,000 child visitor to the Clinton and Edith Sneed Environmental Research Area, near Sherman. Photo courtesy of Austin College.
Oct. 4, 2016
Lisa Weeks is the owner of Love Thyself Day Spa in Richardson, which has a roster of sustainable practices. Courtesy of Facebook.
Sept. 20, 2016
Theologians teach us that as human beings, we first learn to take care of ourselves. Love Thyself Day Spa in Richardson goes a step further by teaching clients to love themselves and Earth in an eco-minded way.
The Grove in Dallas is teaming up with Unreasonable Institute to host a 5-day accelerator for early/idea-stage entrepreneurs tackling social and environmental problems.
Aug. 2, 2016