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By Rita Cook Shameel Thawerbhoy of Swiss Cleaners in Dallas says that about 15 years ago,his father Zale decided to not only do all the dry cleaning on the premises, but also to do it with a twist of green too. “My dad had many years of experience with the traditional perchloroethylene, PERC for short, and decided it was time for a change because he was aware of the...

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Weekend Green - Film Screening "Beyond Pollution", Tons of Tomatos, & More

By Brandolon Barnett February 20, 2013 Film Screening: "Beyond Pollution" The Fort Worth Botanical Garden is hosting a film screen of Beyond Polution tonight in Ft. Worth, starting at 7:00pm. BP may have settled... Read more...

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Up Date - Voting for 2013 Green Source DFW Environmental Leadership Awards - Feb 19

Vote Now The voting has been brisk and there are several close races. Going into the final week there is anticipation.. The three nominees with the most votes will become Finalists. From these Finalists a panel of judges will pick the winner in each... Read more...

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Julie’s Green Light: Feb. 18th Environment Texas publishes solar report card for Texas cities • Federal agency promoting green jobs for women

Julie’s Green Light: Feb. 18 • Environment Texas publishes solar report card for Texas cities • Federal agency promoting green jobs for women By Julie Thibodeaux My Sunny Valentine Dallas-Fort Worth is not showing the love for solar power that other... Read more...

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Weekend Green - Mardi Gras Dallas, Vegan Drinks, Kayaking, & More

By Brandolon Barnett February 13, 2013 From intro to Kayaking to vegan drinks, there's some good fun to be had this weekend. But while this may not be a love blog, we'd be remiss if we ignored that it was Valentine's Day weekend. And if you're celebrating Valentine's Day,... Read more...

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Julie’s Green Light: Feb. 12 • Park Drilling Vote Delayed in Dallas • North Texans headed to Climate Change Rally • USGBC North Texas recruiting young professionals

Julie’s Green Light: Feb. 12 • Park Drilling Vote Delayed in Dallas • North Texans headed to Climate Change Rally • USGBC North Texas recruiting young professionals By Julie Thibodeaux Park Drilling Decision Benched Local environmentalists say they... Read more...

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Vote Totals as of Friday February 8th 5:00 PM for 2013 Green Source DFW Environmental Leadership Awards

Memnosyne Institutepresents2013 Green Source Environmental Leadership Awards Vote Now February 8th 5:00 PM Vote Totals for 2013 Green Source DFW Environmental Leadership Awards Nonprofit Professional VoteDebbie Branch: Commercial Recycling and Keep Fort Worth Beautiful... Read more...

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Green with Love: Our Guide to Valentine’s Day Gifts

By Keri Houchin Valentine’s Day is a day to show love for those around us. Treat your sweetheart to something special and show a little love for Mother Earth too. Traditional gifts are romantic, but look for these creative alternatives to make a small difference. Chocolate may... Read more...

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Weekend Green - An Oak Cliff Mardi Gras,a Sustainable Fashion Meetup, & More

By Brandolon Barnett February 06, 2013 As of noon today, February 6th, there's one seat remaining in a TCU baking with chocolate course. Just in time for Valentine's Day, you can "learn what the percentages mean on that bar of chocolate, and bake your way through white,... Read more...

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Twisted Root Saves the Day, at Least for One Lion

By Rita Cook While Twisted Root Burger Company loves feeding its customers elk burgers, owner Jason Boso never imagined he would be helping to feed an ailing African lion that same menu. Boso was recently contacted in an email by In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue... Read more...

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City Planning Commission (re)hearing to reverse denial of permit for gas drilling Thursday February 7 at 1:00

Message from Downwinders at RiskDallas Residents at Risk Public (re)-Hearing on the Last Three Dallas Gas Sites including the new "Rawlings Gas Refinery"This Thursday February 7 2012 at 1:00 pmDallas City Hall 6th Floor City Council... Read more...

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