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Eco-conscious coworking takes root in Dallas

GoodWork, a mixed-use development in Dallas’s Cedars District, embodies sustainable coworking. Co-founded by Amy King, it offers 24/7 workspace with LEED certification and WELL standards in mind, focusing on wellness and community. The space supports diverse tenants, fostering growth and collaboration in Texas’s eco-conscious coworking scene.

TreeHouse opening store in Plano this week

Austin-based TreeHouse is opening its third location in Plano on January 18. Specializing in eco-friendly home improvement, TreeHouse targets suburban homeowners with products for smart home upgrades, solar power, and sustainable materials. Cofounder Jason Ballard recommends healthier home changes, emphasizing air and water filtration, nontoxic cookware, and eco-friendly products.

Green and socially conscious investment booming

Values-based investing – including investments rated for environmental stewardship – is on the rise, say global investment banks, investment-rating services and financial planners. Photo courtesy of storyblocks.com.

Jan. 10, 2018

For some investors, only the bottom line matters. Others want to put their money where their values are, in companies that “do good while doing well.” 

Green Gift Guide: Last minute eco-friendly gifts for kids

The best time to learn to take care of our precious planet is while we are young. Christmas is just around the corner but you’ve still got time to grab these eco-friendly buys at stores around DFW and online. Phone numbers supplied so that you check current availability.

Green Gift Guide: Eco-friendly holiday gifts for pets

The Green Gift Guide suggests eco-friendly holiday gifts for pets, such as organic dog treats, felted cat caves, durable toys, biodegradable waste bags, and environmentally conscious pet beds. These sustainable, chemical-free gift options are available at local retailers and online, promoting health and joy for pets.

Green Gift Guide: Eco-friendly holiday gifts for men

Part one in our Green Gift Guide, featured Earth-friendly gifts for the ladies in your life. Here's part two with tips for shopping responsibly for the guys this holiday season. Whether you're shopping at local storefronts or online, you can find recycled, repurposed, Fair Trade and organic in goodies large and small.

Ornaments made with upcycled material benefit Grand Prairie charities

Rebecca Jensen, wife of Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen, makes ornaments out of upcycled material. Proceeds benefit Grand Prairie charities. Photo courtesy of city of Grand Prairie.

Dec. 6, 2017

A Grand Prairie tradition of selling holiday ornaments for charity has taken on an environmental theme, thanks to the Mayor's wife Rebecca Jensen.

Green Gift Guide: Eco-friendly holiday gifts for women

Discover eco-friendly holiday gift ideas for women in the 2017 Green Gift Guide series. Featured items include birdfeeders, artisan garden tools, beeswax wraps, wreath workshops, GreenPans, vegan bath products, solar lanterns, organic beauty boxes, vegan satchels, mushroom ornaments, and recycled gardening tools. Find gifts both locally in Dallas and online.

New edible garden at Dallas Arboretum caters to locavores

The 3.5-acre edible display garden with a pavilion and kitchen​ opened last month at the Dallas Arboretum. Photos courtesy of Dallas Arboretum.

Nov. 28, 2017

A new exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum makes the case for growing your own fruits, veggies and herbs.