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Year in Review: How green was North Texas in 2015?

Monarchs were a hot topic for Green Source DFW readers with stories about monarchs among the most popular of 2015. And monarch enthusiasts here and around the state were thrilled to hear that the National Wildlife Federation appointed Grace Barnett as Texas first' Monarch Czar.

Mansfield opens new Environmental Collection Center

Mansfield joins Dallas County, Fort Worth, Plano, Lewisville and Frisco in offering a household hazardous waste collection site. Courtesy of city of Mansfield.

Dec. 14, 2015

In November, the city of Mansfield joined a growing number of North Texas cities making it easier for residents to dispose of household hazardous waste when the city debuted its new Environmental Collection Center as part of its annual Fall Beautification Day.

Recycling agricultural plastic is growing industry

Plastic has become ever present in our culture and dealing with the nonbiodegradable material when we’re done with it has become a challenge. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, about 32 million tons of plastic waste were generated in the United States in 2012.

Green Tip Guy: Shopping green at Dolphin Blue

Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham talks to guest Micheal LaBuda, COO of Dallas-based Dolphin Blue, about how to green up your office with eco-friendly office supplies.