PalletSmart in Fort Worth makes furniture, home decor and custom projects out of repurposed pallets and other reclaimed material.

Mark MacLean, founder of Marley Wind Works, makes wind-powered machines.

This vegan handbag from Cykochik, based in Dallas, incorporates recycled material.

Feb. 7, 2015 

Are you looking for a unique and planet-friendly Valentine? Whether you’re shopping for your spouse, your significant other or a friend, here are some special cards that show your love for Mother Earth too.

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The DFW chapter of the North American Nature Photography Association hopes to eventually support local conservation efforts. All photos ©Sean Fitzgerald.

Feb. 4, 2015 

McKinney artist Gail Delger recycles computer parts and other materials in her work. Above, "Bionic Fish" incorporates a circuit board and found metals. Courtesy of the artist.

Jan. 20, 2015

Bike gear magnets are some of the gift items that Re-Geared staff create using recycled parts at the Grapevine shop. Photos courtesy of Re-Geared.

Nov. 17, 2014

The Renewable Energy Roundup and Sustainable Living Expo will be held indoors for the first time in Belton, Texas Sept. 26-28. Photos from previous Roundups courtesy of organizers.

Sept. 10, 2014

DFW-based Women in the Environment is hosting its second annual eco-art show on Sept. 11 in Addison. The show will feature art, jewelry and other items made from recycled, repurposed or sustainable materials.

Blooming Hub Caps is one of the vendors that will be at the show. Photos courtesy of WE.

Sept. 8, 2014

Fort Worth artist and Dallas native Billy Hassell is showing his work in an exhibit title 'Ephemera: Winged Creatures of Texas' at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas through Nov. 13.

The opening reception will be held Sept. 6, 6-8pm, during Fort Worth's Fall Gallery Night.

Photos by Scott Lennox.