Green Tip Guy: 7 Benefits of Being Thankful
Jason explains how gratitude is good for you.
North Texas
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?
Trump's win cheered the Texas oil and gas industry but worried environmentalists. His pro-coal stance may hurt Texas' natural gas sector, despite his aim to deregulate. Unpredictable policies leave energy experts uncertain about the future impact on renewable energy and Texas' oil and gas markets.
Dallas nonprofit to plant 1,000 trees to offset losses in 2015 DFW tornado
In partnership with Texas Trees Foundation and Keep Rowlett Beautiful, RETREET's goal is to plant 1,000 trees over the next few years in Rowlett, Garland and other communities hit by the Dec. 26 tornado.
Nov. 15, 2016
Dallas charity recycles medical equipment to help needy
Since launching in 2012, DME Exchange of Dallas has supplied nearly 3,000 pieces of donated durable medical equipment to nearly 2,000 clients.
Update: DME Exchange of Dallas announced in May 2024 that they have closed due to lack of funding.
Nov. 14, 2016
Local watchdog group recruiting students for community organizing school
Members of the Bois D'Arc Patriots, a group of activists, and the East Dallas Tenants and Small Homeowners' Alliance, circa 1970s. Dallas native John Fullinwider, an original member of the Patriots, is one of nine guest lecturers participating in Downwinders at Risk's College of Constructive Hell-Raising, a continuing ed course on community organizing beginning in January. Courtesy of Downwinders at Risk.
Nov. 8, 2016
Cedar Hill aiming at million mark during three-month trash cleanup
Cedar Hill’s Beautification and Environmental Sustainability Board is enlisting volunteers to collect one million pieces of trash during November through January. Photo by Julie Thibodeaux.
Nov. 7, 2016
Cedar Hill’s Beautification and Environmental Sustainability Board has set a lofty cleanup goal for the city. Recently the board challenged residents and businesses to pick up one million pieces of litter between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31 in a campaign it’s calling Bitter for Litter.
North Texas green stars celebrated at fifth annual Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards
Wendel Withrow at Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership AwardsEnvironmental activists, eco-preneurs, solar advocates and bee huggers came together Dallas Arbortum's Rosine Hall to honor local eco-heros at the Memnosyne Institute’s fifth annual Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Awards on Thursday.
Green Tip Guy: Spread seed bombs to help pollinators
Volunteers make seed bombs with clay, organic compost and native, non-GMO seeds for the upcoming Great Seed Bomb on Nov. 5 in Fort Worth. Courtesy of the Great Seed Bomb.
Riders return to 'bomb' Fort Worth trails with wildflower seeds for second year
The Great Seed Bomb is a finalist in the 2016 Green Source DFW Awards on Nov. 3.
Nov. 1, 2016
If you are planning to get out and enjoy the end of the excellent weather in North Texas next weekend, why not pull out your bike and ride for a good cause while you’re at it.