sustainability

‘Long Live the Bees’: Nature Nate’s Honey Co. Launches New Education Program

by | 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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Innovative Spaces: A Walk Through Quest’s Repurposed Corporate Headquarters
by | 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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Sustainable Eatery MIXT Is Cooking Up Expansion Plans Around North Texas
by | 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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TXU Names First North Texas Energy Leadership Awards Winners

by | 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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Voltea Unveils Innovative New Water Treatment System for Homes
by | 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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EarthX: Coexisting With Nature, Mobile Greenhouse & Workplace Design
by | 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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UTA Names Adrian Parr to Lead College of Architecture, Planning & Public Affairs

by | Mar 21, 2018
As a bonus, Parr's husband will join the faculty as well. The couple will help enhance the university's efforts on sustainable urban communities.
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Future of the Home Is ‘Less Toxic,’ ‘More Sustainable’ TreeHouse CEO Says
by | Jan 19, 2018
“Your home is the place where you have maximum power to affect your world," said TreeHouse CEO Jason Ballard during the opening of the Plano store.
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Innovative Spaces: GoodWork Opens Doors With Focus on Wellness, Sustainability
by | Jan 17, 2018
The 60,000-square-foot property includes coworking, residential lofts, coffee shop, fitness room, and more.
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How a Dallas Meeting Will Help Bring Renewable Energy to a Pacific Island Country
by | Jan 16, 2018
Dallas-based EARTHx, GridMarket, and the Republic of Palau are working together to bring more renewable power to the country.
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SMU Prof, Local Agencies to Fight South Dallas’ Food Desert With New Seedling Farm

by | Nov 14, 2017
The farm unites SMU professor Owen Lynch along with community organizations such as Bonton Farms, Big Tex Urban Farms, and Texas A&M AgriLife.
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Dallas Urban Farms
Dallas Urban Farms Will Grow Fresh Produce for Chef Bruno Davaillon’s New Restaurant
by | Aug 11, 2017
The restaurant will utilize a custom in-house hydroponic farm to grow specialty heirloom vegetables, such as herbs and greens.
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Kimberly-Clark, WWF Working to Raise Awareness About Sustainable Forestry
by | Jun 26, 2017
In 2003, Irving-based Kimberly-Clark became the first U.S. tissue company to require suppliers be certified as "providing fiber from responsibly managed sources." Now, it will be the first to launch a packaging campaign to educate about responsibly-sourced products.
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