Business

A Dallas-based logistics company, MW Logistics, partnered with Georgia-based Lazer Logistics to offer sustainable EV transportation options. EVs are healthier, safer, and cheaper to maintain than diesel vehicles, supporting clients’ sustainability goals and reducing environmental impact. MW Logistics is optimistic about the adoption of these sustainable practices.

In 2023, Americans consumed nearly 16 billion gallons of bottled water primarily sourced from underground aquifers. Richard’s Rainwater, a Texas company and bottled water outlier, utilizes rainwater captured in Mississippi, distributing 2 million fully recyclable bottles. Founded in the 1990s by Richard Heinichen, the company emphasizes rainwater's purity and sustainability.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously voted to swap 43 acres of Boca Chica State Park for 477 acres near Laguna Atascosa with SpaceX despite public opposition. The vote allows for negotiation and environmental assessments. Concerns include restricted beach access and environmental impact.

Rooted In, a nursery in Pilot Point founded by sustainability experts Daniel Cunningham and Clint Wolfe, offers heat, drought, and cold-tolerant plants. With 40 years of experience, they prioritize eco-friendly gardening and hold workshops. Their specialties include native grasses and water-wise plants, fostering community and sutainable landscaping.

Environmentalists, concerned about a massive Bitcoin mining facility in Navarro County, Texas, will join public interest groups and experts in raising awareness of the industry's risks to the power grid, utility rates, and natural resources. Critics argue that the facility could destabilize the grid and increase electric rates.

Communities across Texas have urged the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to tighten regulations on concrete batch plants due to pollution concerns. Proposed permit changes aim to reduce emissions, but critics argue they don't fully address health impacts or cumulative pollution. If approved, new rules take effect next January.

As cities pursue zero waste goals, the Nordic Technologies Company, co-founded by Mostafa Malki, offers machines that quickly convert food waste into compost. These devices, inspired by Swedish methods and requiring minimal upkeep, aim to reduce landfill contributions and support sustainable practices in households and businesses.

PepsiCo researchers in North Texas are using compost bins to test biodegradable food packaging, aiming to replace plastic waste. The facility accelerates innovation, striving for home compostability and marine degradability. Amid criticism of plastic pollution, PepsiCo seeks to lead with eco-friendly packaging by 2025.

Stephen Gault founded EcoMow, a Dallas lawncare business using battery-electric tools to counter noise pollution, with 230 clients four years later. Initially struggling but now expanding, EcoMow helps EGO develop electric equipment. There’s growing interest in quieter, eco-friendly services amid rising environmental awareness.

Ryan Elliott left his corporate job to pursue a passion for arboriculture, launching Treehugger Tree Service. Caleb Geer, influenced by his father's tree business, started Urban Tree Merchants, creating products from local tree waste. They promote sustainable tree care, recycling urban wood into custom items.