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Yellow pedestrian crossing sign near a white truck.
Jul 18 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Arlington recycler turns problem waste into eco-friendly products

EcoStrate, founded by Ron Sherga, transforms hard-to-recycle materials into sustainable products like road signs using an innovative, eco-friendly process. This Arlington-based company has received national recognition, including the ISRI's Design for Recycling award.
Jul 12 2017, Teresa McUsic

DFW mobile business restores tools, appliances for reuse

ReNusers is a mobile sharpener/appliance repair business that opened in March. Photos courtesy of ReNusers.

July 12, 2017

My son was home from college recently and asked how to sharpen his kitchen knives. We advised him to just go buy some new ones.

Wrong answer.

Turns out Americans are notorious in just dumping their knives and scissors when they become dull, along with our clogged vacuums, blenders with broken motors and microwaves that are on the fritz.

Red sign for a farmers market with tents in the background.
Jul 04 2017, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Paul Quinn Market caters to South Dallas food desert

Good Local Markets opened a new market at Paul Quinn College in southeast Dallas, addressing a food desert issue by offering local produce, baked goods, and more, sourced from nearby farms including the college's own. Supported by a USDA grant, it promotes community, local economy, and nutritional access.
Jul 03 2017, RITA COOK

Tyler Station developer sees 'green' in Oak Cliff renovation

Dallas developer Monte Anderson saw potential in the 1930s industrial property in Oak Cliff, now known as Tyler Station. Photos courtesy of Tyler Station.

July 3, 2017

Thanks to a green-leaning Dallas developer, an old building in Oak Cliff has been recycled into a multi-use destination for office space, light manufacturing and retail.

Signboard on grassy field, promoting recycling and energy saving by Ferrier.
Jun 27 2017, ANDREA RIDOUT

Net zero home underway in Garland by green builder Don Ferrier

When Don Ferrier surveys an open field, he sees the palette of wildflowers and green grass waving in the gentle Texas breeze. But Ferrier also envisions another kind of green – an image of a green home that can fit responsibly into the landscape.
Store with assorted ceiling lamps and shelves displaying products.
Jun 06 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

TreeHouse in Dallas raises the bar on eco-friendly home design

A treehouse conjures up a retreat where kids play, pretend and live close to nature. The new TreeHouse green home improvement store which opened Friday in Dallas wants to bring some of that eco-friendly imagining into our everyday living.
Two smiling people outdoors in matching event shirts and hats.
Jun 06 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Weather holds for Green Source DFW Run for Environment

The Green Source DFW Run for the Environment at Bachman Lake Park in Dallas on Saturday drew a upbeat crowd despite a rainy forecast and flooding from the night's previous rain. Around one hundred folks, including 52 runners and walkers.
Man in a hat speaking beside a board with photos and text.
May 29 2017, ANDREA RIDOUT

Dallas TreeHouse founder has deep green roots

Jason Ballard, founder of Austin-based TreeHouse, was inspired by his Texas upbringing to promote eco-friendly lifestyles. TreeHouse launched in Austin in 2011, struggled initially, but rebounded with investor support.