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No self-respecting Texan would believe that a Southern barbecue sandwich, tortilla-encrusted fried chicken or chili-Frito pie could be made without meat; but boy howdy, they sure can be - and right here in Dallas. V-Eats incorporates an entirely vegan and eco-friendly lifestyle into its Oak Cliff-chic persona, from the paint on the walls to the meticulously hand-picked wine list, while creating a fine-dining experience like no other plant-based restaurant in Dallas.

The GreenBox is a hit at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, which uses about 1,500 of the eco-friendly boxes per week during the busy season.

Feb. 13, 2017

Great Wolf Resorts is known for its indoor waterparks, specialty restaurants and family friendly activities. 

A handmade tin ornament from Pretty Things in Cool Stuff will appeal to the nature lover in your life.

Feb. 7, 2017

Looking for gifts and goodies for Valentine’s Day?  Finding the perfect sustainable gift can be more challenging, but luckily there are several North Texas venues committed to making sure you say “I love you” with a nod to Mother Earth.

Aluminum bleacher planks are some of the materials available at Repurposed Materials in Forest Hill, a suburb of Fort Worth. 

Jan. 30, 2017

Call it a thrift shop on steroids. Instead of housewares and shoes, at Repurposed Materials, customers can peruse stacks of old ball park bleachers, billboard tarps and rows of metal drums at the industrial resale store in south Fort Worth.

The Southwestern Medical District Urban Streetscape Master Plan includes a new 25-to-30-foot-wide pedestrian bridge to connect the eastern portion of Harry Hines Boulevard and the O’Donnel Grove. Images courtesy of Texas Trees Foundation.

Jan. 25, 2017

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.

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

Jim Scott will perform three concerts in Fort Worth and Hurst at Dec. 9-11. Courtesy of Jim Scott.

Dec. 5, 2016

Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter Jim Scott will appear for three North Texas performances this weekend, welcoming old fans and inviting the new to enjoy a night of music that celebrates peace, justice and the earth.