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May 10 2016, RITA COOK

Mesquite-based house painter says 'green' is best option

The owner of Splash of Green Paint says he uses eco-friendly paint, primer and cleaning products.

May 10, 2016

It’s a family trade, but Mesquite resident Tony Martinez has made it a healthy one too. That's because Martinez’ company Splash of Green Paint provides eco-friendly house painting to the residents of Dallas and surrounding cities.

May 07 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Bring your old shoes to the Run for Environment May 21

Commodity Recycling SolutionsGo through your closet and gather up your old shoes – you'll have the opportunity to recycle them at the Green Source DFW Run for the Environment on May 21 at Bachman Lake Park in Dallas. You'll be supporting Green Source DFW, which will be paid for every pound of shoes donated.
Apr 27 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Electronic waste to be collected at Green Source DFW run

In addition, to collecting shoes for recycling, Commodity Recycling Solutions will be accepting electronic waste for recycling at the Green Source DFW Run for the Environment on May 21 at Bachman Lake Park. The items will be processed in their warehouse and sorted primarily into metals and plastics.
Field of blue and yellow wildflowers under a bright sky, with a fence in the foreground.
Apr 16 2016, JULIE THIBODEAUX

How to celebrate Earth Day in North Texas

Earth Day festivals have blossomed across North Texas over the years. Fortunately, they don’t all happen on April 22. Instead, more than 20 environmentally themed events are spread out across the month so greenies can party all through April. The celebrations kick off on Saturday.
Apr 13 2016, VET

Artcycle Club: How to turn old books into art

Altered book by VET. Photo courtesy of the artist.

This is a new feature on GreenSourceDFW.org by the Dallas artist known as VET. We will be posting her DIY projects on GreenSourceDFW.org as an occasional series. 

In this video, she shows you how to turn old books into artistic designs.

Apr 12 2016, RITA COOK

Fort Worth couple crafts quirky recycled art with discards

King's Whimsey Kitty made from upcycled material. Photos courtesy of the Kings.

April 12, 2016

Estate sales, garage sales and flea markets all are perfect hunting grounds for Karla King and her husband Tim of Fort Worth. The pair make clever use of discarded junk not ready to go the landfill. Their whimsical creations can be found in galleries and craft fairs under the aptly named King’s Whimsey.