Articles

12 Dec

Dallas Green Alliance wants to turn Dallas City Council green

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

The empty chairs represent the six open city council seats that the Dallas Green Alliance hopes to fill with green conscious council members. The political action committee will be supporting candidates who oppose the Trinity Tollway project. Photos courtesy of the Dallas Green Alliance.

Dec. 12, 2014

09 Dec

Mansfield group lobbies for protection from hazards of urban gas drilling

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

Mansfield Gas Well Awareness is a coalition of residents asking their city leaders to update Mansfield's outdated gas drilling ordinance to protect their health and quality of life.

Dec. 10, 2014

By Julie Thibodeaux

A group in Mansfield is the latest North Texas coalition fighting for protection from the dangers of gas drilling.

08 Dec

Dallas-based Snappy Salads opts for eco-friendly paper straws

By RITA COOK

In November, Snappy Salads began serving its guests paper straws instead of plastic versions at its seven DFW locations.

07 Dec

Gold Standard: Your 2014 DFW Green Gift Guide

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

Dec. 8, 2014

By Julie Thibodeaux

Greenies know they need to shop local but when you’re strapped for time and stumped for ideas, it’s easy to resort to the big box stores.

Here’s some eco-friendly items found at local green venues to jump start your shopping list.

02 Dec

Dreaming of a green Christmas? Here's 10 tips for an eco-friendly holiday

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

Local green expert Fran Witte offers her best advice for an eco-friendly holiday.

Dec. 3, 2014

By Julie Thibodeaux

01 Dec

Fed Ex solarizes its facility south of Dallas

By RITA COOK

The Dallas Fed Ex Ground Hub, located in Hutchins, began drawing power from more than 4,500 solar panels in October. Photos courtesy of FedEx.

Dec. 2, 2014

Fed Ex is soaking up the Texas sun at its Dallas-area facility while reducing its carbon footprint, thanks to a new solar installation.

30 Nov

Container Store cofounder Garrett Boone backing green home improvement store

By BARBARA KESSLER

Dallas entrepreneur Garrett Boone is the principle investor in TreeHouse, a green home improvement store that opened in Austin in 2011. Photo courtesy of JetsonGreen.com.

Dec. 1, 2014

24 Nov

Go veg for the holidays! Recipes, tips from local plant-based cooks

By JULIE THIBODEAUX

Above, roasted seitan, peppers and portabellas is a holiday dish recommended in Vegan Holiday Kitchen by Nava Atlas. See recipe.

Nov. 18, 2016

23 Nov

Your guide to exploring the Great Trinity Forest

By AMY MARTIN

18 Nov

Although the Senate voted down the Keystone XL, activists say the pipeline fight isn't over

By Julie Ryan

Local activists urge North Texans to let their political representatives know that the Keystone XL pipeline is part of an unsustainable future of fossil fuels. Above, protestors hold up signs at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas during rush hour in February. Courtesy of Linda Cooke.

Nov. 19, 2014

16 Nov