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Tucked behind the Dallas Zoo, the Native Plant Propagation Center, launched in 2022 by the Texas Conservation Alliance and the Dallas Zoo, promotes biodiversity by propagating over 30,000 native plants. It supports restoration projects, educates the public, and fosters partnerships to integrate native plants and ecological awareness into urban settings.

The Sustainability Coalition of Texas (SCOT) introduces sustainability through networking and education in North Texas, founded by environmental professionals. SCOT emphasizes networking events to boost sustainability awareness.

E-commerce growth has led to increased cardboard waste in DFW, often sent to landfills instead of recycling. Dallas and Fort Worth promote recycling education to counter this trend, emphasizing breaking down boxes for recycling bins or drop-off stations. Effective waste separation is crucial to prolong landfill life.

Forest Bridge, a for-profit LLC in Dallas, focuses on planting native trees in urban areas. Co-founded by Marianna Verlage Archibald and Jillian McFarland, its mission is to add green spaces and counter the heat island effect. They target sustainable brands and innovate with marketing efforts like geofencing.