North Texas

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 14 2017, JULIE THIBODEAUX

VW settlement could help cleanup North Texas air

VW’s restitution could be DFW’s gain. That's because part of the company’s $15 billion settlement for emissions cheating could go toward reducing air pollution in North Texas.

Jul 13 2017, GREEN TIP GUY

Green Tip Guy: Feed the birds, bees in your garden

Jason shares a simple tip for providing food for the birds and bees.

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.

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.

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.

Jul 07 2017, GREEN TIP GUY

Green Tip Guy: Make your own eco-friendly aphid spray

Jakob Mutchler shares his all-natural formula for getting rid of aphids.

File All Natural Aphid Control

Jul 04 2017, AMY MARTIN

DFW bunny lovers double down to help abandoned pet rabbits

If you think GSDFW rabbit stories are multiplying, Amy did a story on a wild rabbit rescue group called Rabbit Rescue in April. The following article is about the Bunny Burrow, a Fort Worth-based nonprofit that focuses on rescuing domestic pet rabbits in North Texas. Pictured: Eden and Sawyer. Photos courtesy of the Bunny Burrow.

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.