January 2009 Archives

Fort Worth Residents can take their old televisions to one of three drop off stations. Take proof of residency. Residents allowed to take up to two electronics (computers and/or televisions) every six months.

Drop-off Station #1
2400 Brennan Ave.

Drop-off Station #2
5150 Martin Luther King Freeway

Drop-off Station #3
6260 Old Hemphill Road

For more information go to the city's website:
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PURE Dental, Dallas' first contemporary, eco-friendly dental office, will open its doors in mid-February, at a renovated space in the hip Mockingbird Station. This innovative practice will introduce a fresh and progressive approach to affordable dental care, blending an ultra-modern office environment with "green" products/procedures that are both uncommon in dentistry and unique in North Texas.

"I wanted PURE Dental to create a cleane...

>> Continue reading: PURE Dental to Open Dallas' First Contemporary, Eco-Friendly Dental Office at Mockingbird Station

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Stop. Drop. Don't trash your TV. Stop, drop and go to the City of Dallas TV Recycling Event Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24 from 10a.m. - 4 p.m. at Reunion Arena, 777 Sports Street, Dallas. This two-day collection event is being held to prevent TV's and computers from going to landfills and illegal dump sites.

The first 300 (FRIDAY ONLY) will receive a coupon for a free Chick-Fil-A sandwich.

STOP: Take a moment duri...

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Wal-Mart and Environmental Co-op are sponsoring two Electronic Recycling
Events on February 21. One event will be held at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in
Rockwall, at 782 I-30, and another event will be held at the Wal-Mart
Supercenter in Wylie, 2050 N. Highway 78. These collection events will take
place in the parking lots of the Wal-Mart Supercenter stores from 9:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m.

Items that will be accep...

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What: Tree planting for fall foliage

Where: Skillman Road at Danbury Lane

When: Saturday January 10, 2009 at 9:00AM

Dallas, TX - As Dallas enters the heart of winter's tree planting season, the City's Urban Forest Advisory Committee (UFAC) will unveil a new tree planting concept. This Signature Tree Project will feature trees that can display beautiful fall colors--a first for Dallas tree plantings.

Although aut...

>> Continue reading: Dallas May Soon Be Known For Its Fall Foliage Thanks To Signature Project

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The City of Dallas announced today that it has been named to the EPA's Green Power Leadership Club, a distinction given to organizations that have significantly exceeded EPA's minimum green power purchase requirements. Green Power Leadership Club members must purchase ten times the partnership's minimum requirement organization-wide. The City of Dallas' commitment to green power helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also supporting the d...

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Christ United Methodist Church and the City of Plano are presenting a free home improvement seminar.
What is Sustainable? - Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

• Would you like to find ways to reduce your energy bills each month?
• What kind of landscaping is best used in North Texas?
• How can I reduce the amount of trash I ge...

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