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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.

Students in a classroom using microscopes on a long table.
Jul 11 2017, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Fort Worth school aims to show organic gardening is better for soil

Ninth-grade students at Trinity Valley School in Fort Worth are researching organic gardening's impact on soil fertility compared to conventional methods reliant on synthetic chemicals. The study, led by Billy Schlee, involves using compost-derived fertilizers and microorganism enrichment, aiming to demonstrate sustainable practices and inspire industry shifts.
Texas-themed parade float with flags and star, Arlington Conservation Council banner.
Jul 10 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

Arlington environmentalists snag grand prize at July 4th parade

The Arlington Conservation Council finally had its day in the sun at the Arlington Fourth of July parade last week. Beating out 150 entries, the 40-plus-year-old environmental group took home the Grand Prize at the 52nd annual Arlington July 4th parade. The nonprofit also won for Best Noncommercial Float.
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.

Jun 27 2017, ANDREA RIDOUT

Net zero home underway in Garland by green builder Don Ferrier

Ferrier Custom Homes takes their green mission seriously – even recycling up to 80-percent of construction waste. Photos courtesy of Andrea Ridout.

June 27, 2017

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.

Field of wildflowers with a dirt path and trees in the background.
Jun 26 2017, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Two North Texas green spaces honored as Lone Star Legacy Parks

Two North Texas parks, Kiest Park in Dallas and Tandy Hills Natural Area in Fort Worth, have been designated as Lone Star Legacy Parks by the Texas Recreation and Park Society for their historic significance, unique natural features, and community relevance.
Jun 24 2017, Teresa McUsic

'An Inconvenient Sequel' coming to DFW this summer  

A decade after the Academy award-winning film brought the concept of climate change into popular culture, the new film is slated for distribution in August.​ Courtesy of AnInconvenientSequel.com's Facebook page.

June 23, 2017

A powerful sequel to Al Gore’s climate change documentary An Inconvenient Truth will hit Dallas theaters Aug. 3. AMC Grapevine Mills and AMC North Park will debut the film locally, followed later in the week by The Magnolia and other theaters throughout the Metroplex.