Killing pests, protecting water and Texas’ pending general pesticide permit
Texas’ statewide general permit for pesticide use in and around water is up for renewal this year. Public comment ended Monday.
Aug. 2, 2016
North Texas
Dallas coworking community hosts business accelerator for socially-minded entrepreneurs
The Grove in Dallas is teaming up with Unreasonable Institute to host a 5-day accelerator for early/idea-stage entrepreneurs tackling social and environmental problems.
Aug. 2, 2016
McKinney architectural home store recycles vintage decor
Tumbleweeds Architectural Company in McKinney is currently open by appointment only and during special sales events. Photos courtesy of the Carels.
Aug. 1, 2016
Green Tip Guy: Clean your stove the green way
Jason shows you how baking soda makes it easy to remove cooking oils on your stove top.
Dallas artist uses recycled materials to comment on modern life
Spider House is one of Moni Bell’s pieces on display through July 31 at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in Dallas. Photos courtesy of the artist.
July 25, 2016
A Dallas-based artist contrasts spiritual themes with the excesses of modern life with her use of recycled material.
Eco-friendly beauty products should be part of green lifestyle
Ecotools cosmetic brushes are made with cruelty-free synthetic bristles, sustainable bamboo handles and recycled aluminum ferrules. Ecotools products are sold at Sprouts. Courtesy of Ecotools.
July 22, 2016
You’re careful about what you eat, avoiding chemical-laden produce and opting for organic products. Remember that makeup and skincare product decisions are just as important.
'Cool Schools' to expand tree canopy at DISD campuses
Design for the Onesimo Hernandez Elementary campus in Dallas, one of two pilot schools in the Cool Schools Program. Courtesy of Texas Trees Foundation.
July 21, 2016
Some Dallas area elementary schools will be shadier and greener in the coming school year, thanks to the Texas Trees Foundation’s Cool Schools initiative.
Dallas cafe's donated coffee grounds perk up nonprofit's compost
Café Victoria owner Luciana Gómez said she started looking into ways to recycle their coffee grounds as soon as she opened her coffee shop in January. Courtesy of Gómez.
July 19, 2016
Bonton Farms provides oasis in south Dallas food desert
Bonton Farms founder Daron Babcock with Malachi and milking goats. Photo by Monica Johnson.
July 18, 2016
State offers new grant for monarch butterfly 'ranches'
On May 2, the Texas State Soil and Conservation Board began offering grants for Monarch habitat restoration on rural land and public butterfly gardens in cities. Courtesy of National Wildlife Federation.
July 15, 2016
Home, home on the range is not the same when the monarchs don’t play.