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February 2009 Archives


Renewable energy and energy conservation rebates/incentives in Denton

8:43 PM Thu, Feb 26, 2009 |
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Please go to http://www.dmepower.com/interior.cfm?page=46⊂=8&sec=2&det=9 and check out the incentives and rebate programs here in Denton for renewables and energy conservation. I hope that you can put a link to Denton's "GreenSense" initiatives on the Project Green site. This is probably the most aggressive program in North Texas.

We installed a solar/photovoltaic system last year and the results, along with our other energy-saving eff...



Area Photographer Goes Green

8:24 PM Thu, Feb 26, 2009 |
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I am passionate and committed to taking beautiful story telling photographs. I specialize in teenager and wedding photography and love every minute of it! Between my studio and fun outdoor locations I have a variety of settings to keep my work fresh and matches your personality. No less important is my commitment to the environment. My eco-minded photography goes farther than shooting digital and offering online proofing. I am 'greening' my en...



Go Green for Spring at the Uptown Wellness Bazaar

8:17 PM Thu, Feb 26, 2009 |
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Going Green for Spring? Experience a burst of organic selections at Uptown Wellness Bazaar, March 21. An organic shopping haven, showcasing a mosaic of products from new players in the green scene. Mark your calendar and cure your "need for green" with a unique mix of fashion, accessories, beauty, and home. Benefitting La Reunion. Hadley and Harriet, 3922 Lemmon Ave. 10AM-6PM
20 vendors
The Green Room Boutique - Handmade and Eco-fr...



Recycle Your Cardboard Boxes and Packing Materials

8:15 PM Thu, Feb 26, 2009 |
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Hello, we are a local duo that have just started a business in Dallas.
We are www.treehuggerboxes.com

We are basically a free recycling program that environmentally responsible businesses can use to reuse/repurpose their cardboard boxes and packing material. We then make the product available to the moving/shipping consumer at a fraction of the cost of new items. (see website for details)

We wrote a cute poem about our jo...



North Texas Electric Auto Association Helps Area High Schools

8:09 PM Thu, Feb 26, 2009 |
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We are working with both Plano and Richardson high schools on projects where they are building electric auto conversions to learn about electric autos. They will be vehicles that the schools will then use around the varius locations of the school district.

To better educate them we are set to be visited by folks from our National electric Auto Assoc. www.eveaa.org who are driving across the US in a Plug-in hybrid Prius. They are provin...



Habitat for Humanity ReStore

8:05 PM Thu, Feb 26, 2009 |
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Just wanted to drop you a note and say we really like your morning show and your green initiative

We operate a Habitat for Humanity ReStore here in S. Collin County..and just wanted you to know

That donating and buying from a ReStore is a VERY good way to save money and help the environment

Open to the public...proceeds go to help build more houses for families..here and in over 100 countries

ReStore is operated...



Eco-Friendly Fences

8:01 PM Thu, Feb 26, 2009 |
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EcoFencePanels.com is a brand new company and a creative new wood fence system benefitting the environment, homeowners and contractors through a process of recycling cedar from post consumer and/or post industrial materials. This innovative green building product is a blend of beauty, environmental responsibility, and when installed with Oz-Post® (as recommended) the added benefits of durability, ease, low cost maintenance, and overall perform...



LIBERTY TAX OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION TO WORKERS OF "GREEN COMPANIES" AND OWNERS OF HYBRID VEHICLES

7:52 PM Thu, Feb 26, 2009 |
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Plano, Texas Liberty Tax Service will salute the environmentally conscious with free tax preparation during its first "Go Green" Appreciation Campaign at participating Liberty Tax Service offices. Those who work for eco-friendly organizations such as recycling companies or organic grocers, or people who drive hybrid cars can have their taxes prepared free and keep more of their green. Liberty Tax Service will offer this service at its office l...



HYDROGEN HOME HEATING UNIT USES WATER FOR FUEL

7:45 PM Thu, Feb 26, 2009 |
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Boise, Id January '09 Mark Akkerman and Randy Bunn announce the invention of a self contained home heating unit along with a hybrid furnace conversion that utilizes water as its fuel. This unit is made of common parts which can be found in most hardware stores. Detailed step-by-step instructions featuring the entire process necessary for customers to build their own water-powered home heating unit can be found at www.hhohhu.com .

This ...



Is your lawn a big spender? Put your yard on a budget.

8:55 PM Tue, Feb 24, 2009 |
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Did you know that 50 to 80 percent of the typical household's summertime water bill goes to watering the lawn or yard? In tough economic times, cutting down on outdoor water use--and other landscape costs, such as fertilizers and pesticides--just makes sense. Texas SmartScape® can show you how and the month of March, Texas SmartScape Month, is the perfect time to get started. Learn more and find a list of upcoming events at www.txsmartscape.co...



2008 Big Year for Keep Carrollton Beautiful

12:38 PM Thu, Feb 12, 2009 |
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2008 Big Year for Keep Carrollton Beautiful

Keep Carrollton Beautiful is celebrating its fifth birthday! "Our five year numbers were amazing. I'm so proud that we've come this far. I told the City Council I feel like 'The Little Engine That Could'. We did!" said Sharon Goddard, founder and executive director of Keep Carrollton Beautiful.

They had a great party to honor past and present board members, supporters and dignitaries ...



GREEN DALLAS OFFERS UP GREEN GIFT IDEAS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

12:34 PM Tue, Feb 10, 2009 |
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The red hot gifts this Valentine's Day are actually green gifts! From traditional to creative, you can find some romantic, eco-friendly gift ideas on GreenDallas.net that are sure to impress your sweetie this Valentine's Day:

1. Not your traditional red roses: Try organic flowers!- Each year Americans spend billions on blossoms for their loved ones without realizing the environmental consequences. Countries like Ecuador and Colombia, w...



Halton City Collection Event Saturday April 18th

1:57 PM Wed, Feb 04, 2009 |
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Haltom City will host a collection event Saturday April 18th, from 9 am to 1 pm, at the I.E.S.I. Convenience Center, 2120 Minnis Drive. Free television and electronic drop-off service is also available on this date, thanks to Goodwill Industries. For further information, please call 817-222-7767.

Goodwill stores will accept working sets only, but their Computer Works store at 4005 Campus Drive in Fort Worth will, reportedly, take all s...