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Maxime Blandin and Dillon Baxter, co-founders of PlantSwitch [Images: PlantSwitch]
Bioplastic Product Startup lands $3.25M Seed Round
by Kevin Cummings | Feb 8, 2022
Two former SMU golf teammates hated paper straws—and got to work. In 2020, the duo launched PlantSwitch, a B2B business offering plastic alternative products with just three clients. Since then, the company has grown fast, adding D2C business and hundreds of clients that include distributors such as Sysco and Ben E. Keith.
by David Seeley |
Oct 18, 2021
The battery plant is part of a $3.4B investment Toyota announced today toward developing and localizing automotive battery production in the U.S.—including lithium-ion batteries for EVs.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 8, 2021
Irving-based Kimberly-Clark is seeking solutions to the world's single-use plastics problem—aiming for a 50 percent reduction in its use of new, fossil fuel-based plastics by 2030.
Biodegradable plastics startup RWDC, which is based in Athens, GA, and Singapore, raised $133 million in a Series-B round last year.
Biodegradable plastics startup RWDC, which is based in Athens, GA, and Singapore, raised $133 million in a Series-B round last year.
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by Alex Edwards |
Nov 12, 2020
The Plano-based startup and the 108-year-old Northlake-based coffee company want to brew up success with a new strategic partnership. The vision? To change the way single-serve coffee is enjoyed in America.
Advanced machines in a zero-waste facility could ultimately produce up to 300 million eco-friendly alternatives, including single-serve tea bags, coffee pouches, and pour-over drip cups.
Advanced machines in a zero-waste facility could ultimately produce up to 300 million eco-friendly alternatives, including single-serve tea bags, coffee pouches, and pour-over drip cups.
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[Image: Courtesy Texan by Nature]
7 DFW-Based Companies Land on the 2020 Texan by Nature List for Conservation and Sustainability Efforts
by Lauren Hawkins | Oct 20, 2020
The Texas-led conservation nonprofit founded by former First Lady Laura Bush honored 21 companies with Texas operations that are committed to conservation. Here are this year's North Texas honorees.
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by Christine Perez |
Oct 14, 2020
This summer, the Dallas City Council approved an environmental action plan that makes it a requirement for new commercial facilities starting in 2030.
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by Chantal Canales |
Sep 30, 2020
What Crow calls a "game-changer" is new streaming service EarthxTV, which features original programming from environmental leaders for free.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 30, 2020
To raise awareness on the various benefits of owning an all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle, National Drive Electric Week is hosting events across the country and online. Here's a few to tune in to.
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[Image: Courtesy Nature Nate's Honey Co.]
‘Long Live the Bees’: Nature Nate’s Honey Co. Launches New Education Program
by Liz Goodwin | Aug 8, 2019
Nature Nate's is fighting for its flying friends by releasing free lesson plans, designed to show elementary students why bees are the superheroes of our ecosystem—and how we can help them.
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by Liz Goodwin |
Jul 8, 2019
Quest connects national clients with zero-waste disposal solutions, and its headquarters in Plano reflect that. It's all about living the brand—from tables made of tires to a grocery crate conference room, the Quest HQ is filled with artfully sustainable features. Take a look inside.
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by Liz Goodwin |
Jun 7, 2019
The "environmentally responsible" restaurant partners with local organizations to maintain sustainability standards. Dallas-based recycling company Fusion Waste helps MIXT divert 99 percent of its waste from landfills, and Bonton Farms provides ingredients crafted close to home.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Apr 22, 2019
Directors from UT Dallas and UT Arlington are teaming up to launch RCE North Texas: one of just seven centers in the U.S. that will focus on focus on three of the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals.
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[Illustration by Masterzphotois via iStock]
TXU Names First North Texas Energy Leadership Awards Winners
by David Kirkpatrick | Sep 26, 2018
Five North Texas businesses and organizations were winners in the categories of sustainability, innovation, energy management, community, and engagement.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 28, 2018
DiEntry addresses the most pressing water issues in the market — quality, taste, and waste — via Voltea's energy-saving CapDI technology.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 11, 2018
Mohammed Abdalla leads the Richardson-based solar energy provider that promotes smarter, safer, and a more reliable energy future by offering products in clean, green technologies.
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by Taylor Lowder |
Apr 23, 2018
Attendees could explore careers in science, technology, education, art, and math as well as learn more about university sustainability projects and tips to become more ecofriendly.
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