Urban Sustainablitity / Green Nonprofit Organization

By Rita Cook

(Photo: Barternder mixing with the fresh, organic ingredients available at the People's Last Stand, site of Green Source DFW's first 2013 mixer) 

Published 12/13/2012 

  Environmental Issue 

Dec. 10, 2012 

Most people have heard of the Denton County suburb, but not many have been up to the actual “Flower Mound” where the city got its name.

Legend goes, Native Americans considered the Mound a sacred site and buried their dead there. Located at the crossroads of FM 3040 and FM 2499, early Anglo settlers used it as meeting place.

Dec. 8, 2012

Known as bcWORKSHOP, the first question might be exactly what does that mean.  Translation; founded in 2005 and gaining 501(3) status in 2008, the buildingcommunityWORKSHOP located in Dallas is a nonprofit community design center with an eye toward seeking to improve the livability and viability of communities through the practice of thoughtful design.

(Photo: A view of the OS Gray Natural Area)    

Dec. 4, 2012

The holidays are a time for lots of buying decisions, which makes it a perfect time to go green. What better way than to start with the tree.

Many consumers still face the annual question of whether it is better for the planet to cut down a real tree or buy an artificial one. But Will McClatchey, vice president of research at the Botanical Research Institute in Fort Worth, said there is little room for debate—real trees are better. 

Green Products 

By Minnie Payne    

Nov. 29, 2012    

Kim Feil doesn’t mind making a scene when it comes to gas drilling.

In one appearance before the Arlington City Council, the Arlington-based activist “rapped” her complaints about gas drilling a cappella two years ago.

She followed that by demonstrating how to put on a gas mask in case of a fallout.

 

(Photo: The newly completed Perot Museum of Nature & Science)     

Published Thursday, November 29, 2012     

   

Nov. 26, 2012

Finding green toys locally this holiday season is surprisingly easy, thanks to one California manufacturer.  

Nov. 25, 2012   

Melting glaciers, devastating droughts and catastrophic storms are catching people’s attention -- even in Texas. Heeding the warnings of the scientific community, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, many North Texans are bucking the state’s loyalty to fossil fuels and joining the movement to stop global warming.

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