Articles

27 Dec

Dallas-based developer takes green approach to apartment renovation

By Penelope Taylor

Outdoor living space at La Vita apartments in Dallas. All photos courtesy of Nessel Development.

16 Dec

Sun sets on 'Moonlady News' as founder returns to her roots

By RITA COOK

Amy Martin launched Moonlady News in the 1990s to spread wholistic green community news in North Texas.

New endeavors on her horizon include becoming a contributor to Green Source DFW.

Photo courtesy of Marla McDonald

13 Dec

Vegans enjoy tasty alternative holiday fare

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

Vegan gingerbread cupcakes from the all vegan Reverie Bakeshop in Richardson.

Courtesy of Reverie Bakeshop

Dec. 16, 2013

By Minnie Payne

12 Dec

Environmentalists bask in victory as strict Dallas gas drilling ordinance passes

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

Zac Trahan, director of Texas Campaign for the Environment's Dallas office, and Jim Schermbeck, director of Downwinders at Risk, celebrate after the Dallas City Council passed the gas drilling ordinance on Wednesday. Photos by Phillip Shinoda.

Dec. 12, 2013

11 Dec

Debbie Branch: Pushing a green agenda in Fort Worth

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

Debbie Branch, left, and other members of Fort Worth's Sustainability Team: Stephanie Zavala, Becki Begley and Sam Gunderson. Photo courtesy of city of Fort Worth.

Dec. 11, 2013

If you want to know what’s going on with sustainability in Fort Worth, ask Debbie Branch.

08 Dec

Local green retailers stocking up with eco-friendly gifts

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

This handmade ornament made from recycled pop cans is one of several holiday items available at Fair and Square Imports in McKinney.

All images courtesy of retailers.

07 Dec

'Plastic Paradise' inspires Dallas audience to say 'no' to single-use plastics

By Editor Green So...

Dec. 9, 2013

By Phillip Shinoda

03 Dec

Oak Cliff bicycle enthusiast says 40-mile commute to UTA is 'no sweat'

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

Oak Cliff resident and bicycle enthusiast
Joel Quintans takes a break at Rusty Tacos.

02 Dec

Create an eco-friendly holiday with classic traditions, say local experts

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

The National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count is held
Dec. 14-Jan. 5.
Find a local count to participate in during the holidays.

Photo courtesy of the National Audubon Society

26 Nov

Dallas City Council to hold public hearing Dec. 11 before long-awaited vote on gas drilling ordinance

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

Gary Stuard of Dallas Residents at Risk speaks out against gas drilling at a Dallas City Plan Commission hearing in August. Photos: Green Source DFW

Dec. 2, 2013

25 Nov