Courtesy of DFW Airport.
Jan. 16, 2017
Every day thousands of travelers from around the globe pass through the halls of the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with its five terminals, nearly 2,000 flights a day and a 24/7 open status.
In fact, the 17,000 acres of land that the airport sits on is larger than this island of Manhattan. So with a size of that magnitude, it is significant to consider DFW Airport’s efforts to focus on environmental issues.
Debbie Branch of the city of Fort Worth and Trinity Valley High School senior Lara Turan presented the results of Turan's multifamily recycling study at the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling Summit in San Antonio in October. Courtesy of Debbie Branch.
Jan. 3, 2017
Like other professions, a career in environmental services can begin with an internship. It's a win-win for organizations who provide the opportunity for young students to gain some real-life experience and get help from additional staff in the process.
Book Forest created by the Dallas artist named VET and Sheila Cunningham is on display at the Irving Arts Center until Jan. 29.
Jan. 2, 2017
For nature lovers who like to read, the whimsical installation on display until Jan. 29. at the Irving Arts Center will make you smile.
The Dallas artists who created "Book Forest" also hope to make viewers think about the interdependent relationship of books and trees and the environmental issues surrounding them.
Trees for Threes volunteers planted trees at Reverchon Park in Dallas this spring.
Dec. 20, 2016
Every time the Dallas Mavericks score a three pointer, the city of Dallas gets a little greener. That’s because since 2010, Trees for Threes, a partnership between the Mavs, PWC, a Big Four accounting and consulting firm; Arbological Services; and the Dallas Independent School District, plants one tree for every three point basket.
Rooster Home and Hardware in Dallas sells Roma Boots, which are made by an eco-friendly Dallas company with a mission. For every pair of boots sold, a new pair is donated to a child in need.
Dec. 13, 2016
Jeremy Turner, owner of the Ugly Christmas Sweater Shops, now has three stores in North Texas – Dallas, Fort Worth and Frisco. Courtesy of Facebook.com/UglyChristmasSweaterShop.
Nov. 30, 2016
Resale is a recycling business and a Dallas entreprenuer discovered that gaudy is gold, when it comes to holiday retail.
Jeremy Turner, owner of the Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop, spotted the trend before opening his first store in Dallas in 2013.
Turkey season is gearing up and it’s time for families to consider not only how to cook the turkey, but also how to get rid of the turkey grease at the end of the day.
Around the Metroplex, cities work hard to make sure residents know not to just throw that grease down the drain. While in the past many folks have done that, it is a big environmental no-no these days.
In partnership with Texas Trees Foundation and Keep Rowlett Beautiful, RETREET's goal is to plant 1,000 trees over the next few years in Rowlett, Garland and other communities hit by the Dec. 26 tornado.
Nov. 15, 2016
Cedar Hill’s Beautification and Environmental Sustainability Board is enlisting volunteers to collect one million pieces of trash during November through January. Photo by Julie Thibodeaux.
Nov. 7, 2016
Cedar Hill’s Beautification and Environmental Sustainability Board has set a lofty cleanup goal for the city. Recently the board challenged residents and businesses to pick up one million pieces of litter between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31 in a campaign it’s calling Bitter for Litter.
The Great Seed Bomb is a finalist in the 2016 Green Source DFW Awards on Nov. 3.
Nov. 1, 2016
If you are planning to get out and enjoy the end of the excellent weather in North Texas next weekend, why not pull out your bike and ride for a good cause while you’re at it.
Vegan corn dogs are one of the popular items at the Texas Veggie Fair. Courtesy of Texas Veggie Fair.
Oct. 21, 2016
For long-time vegans and vegetarians, newbies to the way of life or just folks tinkering with the idea of making your diet meatless, the seventh annual Texas Veggie Fair on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Reverchon Park in Dallas is a good way to figure out if the lifestyle is for you.
Tour de Fresh benefits the Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools campaign. Photo courtesy of Tour de Fresh.
Oct. 19, 2016
Some DFW sponsors have parterned with a California-based nonprofit to put more salad bars in Fort Worth schools through the first Tour de Fresh event to be held in Texas.