Green Tip Guy: Repurpose plastic bottles
Jason’s guest Julie Mora demonstrates how she reuses plastic bottles in her pantry.
Photo courtesy of RecycleNow.com.
North Texas
Wind farm expert cofounded Dallas-based Breeze Energy
Walter Hornaday, the cofounder of the Dallas-based Breeze Energy, now makes a living selling wind power to customers across Texas but he got his start in the industry on the production side more than 20 years ago.
7 best places for long hikes in DFW
Oak Cliff Nature Preserve in Dallas offers 8 miles of trails on 120 acres. Courtesy of Texas Land Conservancy
April 1, 2016
Escape from the urban stress and get in shape on some of the wildest trails in North Texas
University of Dallas Sustainable Business Network to offer free seminar on green building
The University of Dallas Sustainable Business Network hosts quarterly events free.
March 29, 2016
Reclaimed material recycled as home decor at Lone Chimney Mercantile in Dallas
Reclaimed wood table by Sarah ReissLone Chimney Mercantile at the renovated Dallas Farmers Market is a place where recycling and art converge. Owner Annie Holland of Richardson, who opened the store in January, admits she comes from a family of intrepid dumpster divers.
Documentary sheds light on Dallas ecopreneur’s therapeutic friendship with dog
Dallas eco-preneur Tom Kemper named his green retail business Dolphin Blue after one of the most charismatic animals in the world. But it was a stray mutt he found on a Texas highway that gave him a new sense of purpose in recent years.
Cosmic Crow in Arlington offers upcycled treasures
Classic album covers adorn notebooks at Cosmic Crow Collective in Arlington. Photos courtesy of Cosmic Crow.
March 22, 2016
Green Tip Guy: Maximize your MPG
Jason offers tips for making your car run more efficiently.
Texas Smartscape Plant Sales kickoff March 19
Texas Smartscape plant: Blackfoot DaisyNeed some plants that can thrive in the Texas heat without pesticides or fertilizers and less water? Check out the Texas Smartscape Plant Sales. The events will be held at garden retailers throughout North Texas, starting March 19.