Oct. 1, 2012

When 350.org invited people around the world to participate in a climate change action day last spring, Waxahachie resident Marshall Hinsley wanted to join in. He searched the website of the international environmental organization formed to bring awareness to global warming but the closest chapter of the group was in Austin.     

By Julie Thibodeaux       

The North Texas Corporate Recycling Association has recognized outstanding environmental achievement since it was founded in 1990 to promote business recycling. When the NTCRA’s annual Green 3 Awards were held on Thursday September 27 2012 at the Irving Convention Center, this was the first time the organization presented a media award.

Green Event    

Green Event  

By Julie Thibodeaux    

Models typically turn heads at style shows but the models at the Green Fest Recycled Fashion Show on Friday in downtown Dallas made onlookers do a double take. That was the purpose as designers showcased garments made from everything from old credit cards to discarded saccharine packages to make a green fashion statement. 

Green Event  

From Renewable Energy Roundup and Green LIving Fair

There will be several solar powered tents to watch for at the 12th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair (The Roundup) coming up September 29th and 30th.

Green Nonprofit  

By Minnie Payne     

The largest renewable energy fair in the South is back in Fredericksburg this fall after taking a year off to reorganize and find a new partner.

By Jada Brazell

Dallas is long overdue a breath of fresh air. Once the five-acre Klyde Warren Park opens to the public this fall, its visitors can finally open up and say “ahhh” – without inhaling a lungful of pollution.

(Photo: A display of Chihuly nights at the Dallas Aboretum, where glass sculptures are lit amidst the gardens of the Dallas Arboretum)     

By Jada Brazell