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Farm stands offer healthy oasis in Dallas food deserts

Baylor Scott and White Health & Wellness Center​ has opened seven pop-up markets in Dallas since 2010. Photos courtesy of BSWHWC.

July 6, 2018

When healthy foods are not readily available, many people will settle for junk food within easy reach.

Dallas-based company has high hopes for vertical farming

Dallas-based Eden Green Technology launched the region's first vertical farm, producing pesticide-free greens sold at Walmart. Utilizing hydroponics and climate control, crops mature faster and conserve resources. The technology enhances food security, aiming for global expansion.

Allen couple building eco-friendly cosmetic line

Z Natural Life's personal care products are vegan and cruelty free.

July 2, 2018

Many greenies are conscientious about what they eat - how it's grown and where it comes from - but increasingly the eco-conscious are careful about the products they put on their bodies as well. 

Dallas requires apartments to offer recycling by 2020

Dallas City Council voted unanimously to mandate recycling access for all multi-family complexes by 2020, catching up with Fort Worth’s 2014 policy. Advocates, backed by grassroots support, praised the decision, emphasizing equality in city services and aiming to extend recycling standards to businesses.

Eco-friendly hotel to open in renovated building in Dallas

The eco-friendly Element hotel is opening in a LEED renovated building across from Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas in the fall. Courtesy of Atlantic Hotels Group.

June 12, 2018

A LEED-certified renovated building in the Dallas medical district will soon reopen as an environmentally friendly boutique hotel.

New Arlington library is study in sustainable design

Grand opening of the new George W. Hawkes Downtown Library in Arlington is June 16. Images courtesy of city of Arlington.

June 4, 2018

With a sweeping metal exterior, solar panels and rooftop gardens, Arlington’s new George W. Hawkes Downtown Library is poised to write a bold chapter in eco-friendly urban planning in North Texas.

Grand Opening for the 70,000 square-foot, three-story innovation is June 16, followed by days of get-acquainted community events called Discover Your Story.

Dallas woman launches global forum for sustainability

A solar public art installation in Austin is one of the sustainability projects posted on AmbientGreenery.com. Photos courtesy of AmbientGreenery.com.

May 21, 2018

A Dallas woman has created a social media site for sustainability fans.

The website AmbientGreenery.com aims to encourage sustainability worldwide by offering a digital forum where anyone can post a photo of a cool sustainable find. 

Company picks up litter for Texas highway adopters

A California company collaborates with the Texas Department of Transportation to offer the Texas Sponsor a Highway Program. This initiative allows companies to pay for professional litter cleanup crews in exchange for advertising, making highway adoption accessible to all businesses and supporting environmental efforts.

Multi-family recycling law in Dallas faces final hurdle 

The final step for Dallas to mandate recycling for multi-family dwellings is a City Council vote on June 13. The ordinance requires recycling services for all residents, matching single-family home services, and aims to correct condo oversight. Advocates urge public support to ensure passage.