By Rita Cook

Dec. 19, 2012

Recycle and Reclaim / Shopping Green

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. 26, 2012

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

Nov. 14, 2012

The Dallas-Fort Worth green community came out to celebrate North Texas’ green entrepreneurs when Green Source DFW hosted its 2012 Best Green Business awards this week. The reception was held Thursday, Nov. 13, at The People’s Last Stand in Dallas.   About 50 people attended the event, which included drinks and hors d’oeuvres served by the Mockingbird Station bistro.  Awards were presented by Green Source DFW  Editor Phillip Shinoda

By Teresa McUsic     

By Julie Thibodeaux     

 By Rita Cook     

No matter how well insulated you think your home might be there are probably still a few cracks that you haven’t discovered.  Did you know that those cracks and gaps mean money out of your pocket?  So, as the weather begins to turn cold there is still time left to weatherize your home for the colder months yet to come.