Left, In November, Snappy Salads began serving its guests paper straws instead of plastic versions at its seven DFW locations. Courtesy of Snappy Salads.
Dec. 9, 2014
The Dallas Fed Ex Ground Hub, located in Hutchins, began drawing power from more than 4,500 solar panels in October. Photos courtesy of FedEx.
Dec. 2, 2014
Fed Ex is soaking up the Texas sun at its Dallas-area facility while reducing its carbon footprint, thanks to a new solar installation.
The DFW chapter of Bicycles for Humanity is collecting 500 bikes to ship to Africa in 2015, where many residents will use them as their primary means of transportation. Courtesy of Bicycles for Humanity.
Oct. 28, 2014
The fifth annual Texas Veggie Fair will be held in Reverchon Park in Dallas on Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Photo by Phillip Shinoda. Front page photo: Vegan corn dogs. Courtesy of TVF.
Oct. 14, 2014
Eat your veggies!
The Renewable Energy Roundup and Sustainable Living Expo will be held indoors for the first time in Belton, Texas Sept. 26-28. Photos from previous Roundups courtesy of organizers.
Sept. 10, 2014
The Earth, Wind, & Fire Energy Summit will address all forms of energy Oct. 4-5 in Addison.
Photos courtesy of Earth, Wind & Fire Energy Summit.
Aug. 20, 2014
Trinity Environmental Academy, a green charter school, plans to open August 2015 at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, pending approval of its charter school application this month.
Aug. 6, 2014
Sustainable education has just taken a leap forward in the DFW area for parents wanting their children to grow up green.
Dallas activist leader and Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Award winner Rita Beving speaks outside a Texas Water Development Board hearing in Arlington in May against the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. Photo courtesy of Texas Green Report.
July 29, 2014
This year 25 U.S. high schools will be competing at the Solar Car Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway July 21-22. A two-day cross country trip to Austin follows. Photos courtesy of the Solar Car Challenge.
July 15, 2014
High school students from across the country may be modeling the cars of the future at Texas Motor Speedway next week.
The world's population is now up to 7.2 billion. Population Media Center, whose Texas headquarters is located in Fort Worth, performs outreach on issues related to population in 50 countries. Images courtesy of Population Media Center.
July 8, 2014
By Rita Cook
North Texas residents can order 50-gallon rain barrels for $75 each until Sept 7 through the Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth. Above, colorful rain barrels at the Common Grounds Community Garden in North Richland Hills. Photo by Karl Thibodeaux.
June 23, 2014
June 18, 2014
So you want to cut back on your carbon footprint but you’re not ready to purchase an electric car. How about trading in that gas-guzzling lawnmower for a model that is emissions-free?