28 Jul

Denton activists regrouping after the city’s historic fracking ban is nullified by HB 40

By Julie Ryan

Frack Free Denton lobbyied representativies in Austin earlier this year to save the fracking ban. The group continues to build coalitions to fight fracking. Courtesy of Frack Free Denton.

July 28, 2015

Since Denton’s fracking ban was given the boot in May, those keeping up with environmental news may be wondering – is the fight over?

26 Jul

Fort Worth-based Alchemy Pops turns Texas farm produce into frozen treats

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

Watermelon basil, made from locally grown produce, is one of Alchemy Pops unique flavors. Photos courtesy of Alchemy Pops. 

July 27, 2015

By Julie Thibodeaux

A Fort Worth-based entrepreneur gathers fresh produce from Texas farmers and transforms it into delicious frozen treats.

TCU-grad Carolyn Phillips is the alchemist behind Alchemy Pops, which launched late last year.

21 Jul

Texas Sierra Club recognizes green leaders in North Texas

By Julie Ryan
North Texas environmentalists

Recipients of the Sierra Club's Lone Star Chapter Awards gather for a group photo.

20 Jul

Marley Wind Works in Ellis County creates 'wind machines' from repurposed material

By RITA COOK
Mark

Mark MacLean, founder of Marley Wind Works, makes wind-powered machines.

20 Jul

Green Tip Guy: How to keep up with #GreenNews

By GREEN TIP GUY
Green Tips Guy

We're posting a new feature called "Green Tip of the Week "created by Green Tip Guy Jason Winningham of Duncanville.  

19 Jul

Eco-friendly Gecko Hardware in Dallas seeks community support to stay open

By JULIE THIBODEAUX
Gecko front

Gecko Hardware is raising money through a GoFundMe campaign to restock inventory after a slow start in 2015 that threatens the business' future. Photos courtesy of Gecko Hardware.

July 20, 2015

Andrea Ridout, owner of Gecko Hardware in Dallas, appealed to the public for help last week.

The eco-friendly hardware store needs more revenue to keep going.

14 Jul

ACC's bird float misses flight in Fourth parade

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

Arlington Conservation Council volunteers pose in front of their state bird float.

10 Jul

Weatherford farmer brings market to North Texans with 'Veggie Van'

By RITA COOK
Veggie van

Beverly Thomas' Veggie Van is stocked with fresh organically grown produce from her farm.

10 Jul

Dallas entrepreneur launches new vegan handbag line with recycled material

By RITA COOK
Nikki Duong Koenig, the founder of Cykochik

This vegan handbag from Cykochik, based in Dallas, incorporates recycled material.

07 Jul

'Get Healthy Rockwall' founder touts health and environmental benefits of plant-based diet

By RITA COOK

​Carol Miskin launched Get Healthy Rockwall, a whole foods and plant-based diet support group.

06 Jul

Perot exhibit reveals how animals are built to survive under extreme pressures

By RITA COOK
Cheetah

The Perot Museum hosts "Amazing Animals: Built to Survive" through Sept. 7.

02 Jul

Fort Worth authors tell eco-tales in ‘Green Mother Goose’

By JULIE THIBODEAUX
Green Mother Goose

Jan Peck and David Davis thought it was time to update Mother Goose for a more eco-friendly generation.

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