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Eco-conscious coworking takes root in Dallas

GoodWork, a mixed-use development in Dallas’s Cedars District, embodies sustainable coworking. Co-founded by Amy King, it offers 24/7 workspace with LEED certification and WELL standards in mind, focusing on wellness and community. The space supports diverse tenants, fostering growth and collaboration in Texas’s eco-conscious coworking scene.

TreeHouse opening store in Plano this week

Austin-based TreeHouse is opening its third location in Plano on January 18. Specializing in eco-friendly home improvement, TreeHouse targets suburban homeowners with products for smart home upgrades, solar power, and sustainable materials. Cofounder Jason Ballard recommends healthier home changes, emphasizing air and water filtration, nontoxic cookware, and eco-friendly products.

UNT prof revives publication on sustainability

Dr. Stan Ingman has revived the "Sustainable Communities Review," a semiannual journal founded in 1997. Focused on global sustainability issues, it includes contributions from professionals and students on diverse topics. The journal aims to inspire better community practices and will continue under new leadership.

Green and socially conscious investment booming

Values-based investing – including investments rated for environmental stewardship – is on the rise, say global investment banks, investment-rating services and financial planners. Photo courtesy of storyblocks.com.

Jan. 10, 2018

For some investors, only the bottom line matters. Others want to put their money where their values are, in companies that “do good while doing well.” 

Memnosyne Institute to host Oak Cliff Earth Day in 2018 

The Memnosyne Institute and Green Source DFW will host Oak Cliff Earth Day on April 15, 2018, at Lake Cliff Park, Dallas. The event includes environmental education, entertainment, and the Green Source DFW Run for the Environment. The festival returns with new organizers after a one-year hiatus.

Longtime green advocate takes on new leadership role at DCCCD

Georgeann Moss, right, with Dr. Brenda Floyd, one of the sustainability project managers at Eastfield College, was recently named executive administrator for Sustainability Outreach and Initiative​ at Dallas County Community College District. Courtesy of Lori Delacruz Lewis.

Jan. 8, 2018

Dallas County Community College District is gearing up to expand its sustainable footprint in 2018 with the hiring of Georgeann Moss as the new executive administrator for Sustainability Outreach and Initiative.

Year in Review: North Texas greenies persisted in 2017

2017 was a challenging year for environmentalists. It started with the inauguration of a fossil-fuel loving President who immediately began rolling back environmentalists' gains. However, the set-backs only inspired North Texas greenies to push their eco-friendly agendas in creative ways.

Green Gift Guide: Last minute eco-friendly gifts for kids

The best time to learn to take care of our precious planet is while we are young. Christmas is just around the corner but you’ve still got time to grab these eco-friendly buys at stores around DFW and online. Phone numbers supplied so that you check current availability.