North Texas Wild: Bring nature into your holiday
Enjoy the holidays with Solstice celebrations, natural decorating, outdoor lighting, green gifts, winter hikes and bird counts. Photo from the Interlochen Holiday Lights in Arlington.
Dec. 6, 2016
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Wine party to support water conservation efforts in DFW
The Clean Water Fund hosts the second annual Wine Wingding at Stoney's Wine Lounge in Dallas on Thursday, Dec. 8. Courtesy of Stoney's.
Dec. 5, 2016
Support local water conservation efforts while savoring wine, food and jazz music on Thursday when the Clean Water Fund’s North Texas office hosts its second annual Wine Wingding Dec. 8, at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Stoney’s Wine Lounge in Dallas.
Botanical Research Institute of Texas program teaches teens to be green leaders
Green Revolution is a program geared to students in 6th through 12th grade in Fort Worth ISD.
Dec. 2, 2016
History tells us that since the beginning of time, man has wanted to belong, especially young people. Green Revolution, a program developed in 2012 by the Botanical Research Institute of Texas in Fort Worth, and funded by Rainwater Charitable Foundation and grants, teaches students, ages 12 through 18, to belong environmentally.
Feds sue to block acquisition of Dallas radioactive waste company
An overhead view in 2012 of Waste Control Specialists' low-level radioactive waste storage facilities near Andrews, Texas. David Bowser/Texas Tribune.
From the Texas Tribune
Nov. 30, 2016
The U.S. Justice Department is suing to block a Salt Lake City-based company's acquisition of Waste Control Specialists, the Dallas-based company that wants to expand the nuclear waste dump it operates in West Texas.
Dallas entrepreneur gives new life to kitschy holiday garb
Jeremy Turner, owner of the Ugly Christmas Sweater Shops, now has three stores in North Texas – Dallas, Fort Worth and Frisco. Courtesy of Facebook.com/UglyChristmasSweaterShop.
Nov. 30, 2016
Resale is a recycling business and a Dallas entreprenuer discovered that gaudy is gold, when it comes to holiday retail.
Jeremy Turner, owner of the Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop, spotted the trend before opening his first store in Dallas in 2013.
Green Tip Guy: Recycle washer into fun game
Jason shows you how to turn a discarded washing machine into a Washer Ball court.
Tips for vegging up for the holidays
Switching to a plant-based diet offers health benefits and helps preserve the environment. Embrace vegan holidays by trying meat and dairy alternatives, finding vegan recipes, exploring local vegan venues, and slowly altering your diet. Seek support from a friend and avoid junk food to enhance your vegan journey.
Green Tip Guy: 7 Benefits of Being Thankful
Jason explains how gratitude is good for you.
Don’t throw that turkey grease – or any cooking oils – down the drain
Turkey season is gearing up and it’s time for families to consider not only how to cook the turkey, but also how to get rid of the turkey grease at the end of the day.
Around the Metroplex, cities work hard to make sure residents know not to just throw that grease down the drain. While in the past many folks have done that, it is a big environmental no-no these days.
How will Texas energy — and environment — fare under Trump?
From the Texas Tribune.
Nov. 16, 2016
Donald Trump’s upset win last week was generally cheered by the Texas oil and gas industry and lamented by environmentalists who found a major ally in the Obama administration amid long-suffering efforts to protect the state’s air and water and promote renewable energy sources.