Arlington Conservation Council volunteers pose in front of their state bird float. The birds were made from old pizza boxes and magazines. Photos courtesy of Paul Knudsen.
July 14, 2015
Every year, the Arlington Conservation Council trys to top themselves with their creative floats bearing sustainable themes for the Arlington Fourth of July parade.
Beverly Thomas' Veggie Van is stocked with fresh organically grown produce from her farm in Weatherford. Photos courtesy of Beverly Thomas.
July 13, 2015
Sometimes stopping by the farmers market is not an option for busy North Texans. They may live too far from the nearest produce stand or simply run out of time during the weekend. For fresh food produce lovers in the western Metroplex, now the farmers market can come them, thanks to the Veggie Van.
This vegan handbag from Cykochik, based in Dallas, incorporates recycled material. Photos courtesy of Nikki Duong Koenig.
July 10, 2015
Since launching her custom handbag company in 2003, Nikki Duong Koenig, the founder of Cykochik, wanted to create a brand that was stylish and fun but also compassionate and conscientious.
Carol Miskin launched Get Healthy Rockwall, a whole foods and plant-based diet support group, in 2014, after reading about Get Healthy Marshall in East Texas.
July 8, 2015
The Perot Museum hosts "Amazing Animals: Built to Survive" through Sept. 7, 2015. Photo by Jean Lachet.
July 6, 2015
If you ever wondered how animals, insects or even a small shrimp can make it in nature despite its many perils then you won’t want to miss this new exhibit at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science called “Amazing Animals: Built to Survive.”
July 3, 2015
Fort Worth children’s authors Jan Peck and David Davis believe in switching off lights when they leave a room, bringing reusable bags to the store and recycling. So the pair thought it was time to update Mother Goose for a more eco-friendly generation.
In June, Texas joined California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Delaware, New York and Massachusetts in banning the shark fin trade. Courtesy of Sea Shepherd.
July 1, 2015
Last month, Texas became the 10th U.S. state to ban the shark fin trade, thanks to the backing of powerful animal advocacy groups, including the U.S. Humane Society, Humane Society International and Oceana. But it was a shark-loving environmentalist in Dallas who was the first to dive into the statewide campaign.
June 24, 2015
The deadliest insect on Earth, a mosquito is a formidable opponent that’s had 200 million years to perfect its game. Here’s how to win with natural and non-toxic approaches to bug repellents.
Hiking and enjoying the outdoors should not be a bloodletting affair. Getting a serious blood-borne disease is even worse. Along with sunscreen and poison ivy barrier lotions, mosquito repellents are essential. (We’ll get to chigger repellents another time.)
June 11, 2015
As environmentally-conscious people demand greener buildings, North Texas interior designers have to keep pace with the latest trends.
Next fall, interior design students will be able to increase their knowledge on green and sustainable design by pursuing a masters in sustainability at the University of North Texas.
Dentonites joined others from across Texas to speak to elected officials about bills that threaten local control at the Texas State Capital in March. Courtesy of Frack Free Denton.
April 1, 2015
The 84th Texas Legislature began hearings March 23 on the first of a flood of bills, of which 60 percent related to the environment were listed as adverse to public health, safety and natural resources by environmental citizens action group Alliance for a Clean Texas.