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The Re-Use Revolution: Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies

Aug 30, 2019 08:30AM

The growing plastics crisis has inspired companies to shift away from single-use containers to ones that are reusable with a deposit.

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Eco-Camping: Keeping It Earth-Friendly

Aug 15, 2019 11:21PM

We can minimize our impact on nature while still enjoying it by using such strategies as buying tents made of recycled materials, forgoing single-use plastics, and packing our trash out instead of burning it.

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Floating Solar: Catching Some Rays on the Water

Aug 15, 2019 11:19PM

Installing floating solar panels on only a quarter of U.S. manmade reservoirs could generate about 10 percent of national energy needs.

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Bagging It: New York State Bans Plastic Bags

Aug 15, 2019 11:18PM

The use of plastic bags in the Empire State—23 billion a year that mostly end up in landfills and waterways—will become illegal in March.

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Beyond Sustainability: Regenerative Agriculture Takes Aim at Climate Change

Aug 15, 2019 11:12PM ● By Yvette C. Hammett

Farmers are increasingly exploring inexpensive organic methods to return microbial diversity to the soil, which could help mitigate a warming planet by allowing soil to absorb more carbon.

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Dallas Wins Climate Protection Award

Jul 29, 2019 12:43PM

In June, the 87th annual meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), held in Honolulu, presented the 2019 Mayor's Climate Protection Award to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson on behalf of the city.

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Climate Action Progress

Jul 29, 2019 12:38PM

The city of Dallas Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan (CECAP) has completed the first round of resident surveys and community meetings.

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Sustainability Summit in Mesquite

Jul 29, 2019 12:14PM

A variety of educational sessions will be offered for attendees in five focus areas to explore the central theme in more depth.

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New Website Affiliation with Natural Awakenings

Jun 30, 2019 03:57PM

Publisher Bernice Butler is launching new “digital-centric” website initiative in August and offering 10 Community Sponsor slots at pre-launch prices.

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Small Farmers Dedicated to Fixing a Broken Food System

Jun 30, 2019 03:39PM ● By Sheila Julson

Small farmers are the stalwarts of a sustainable agricultural economy, connecting residents with regionally grown food produced in an environmentally sound manner.

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Help For Home Gardeners: Extension Agents at Your Service

Jun 28, 2019 01:23PM ● By Yvette C. Hammett

Nationwide, local extension agents offer soil testing and instruction in organic methods, making rain barrels, choosing native plants and a host of low-cost and no-cost services.

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Eco-Friendly Outdoor Eating: Save Resources, Reduce Food Waste and More

Jun 28, 2019 11:38AM

It’s eco-wise to fill our picnic basket with bamboo utensils, plant-based bug repellents, sustainable fish and glass containers.

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