Author Archives: Naima
Top 5 ways to connect with nature in the city.
March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. The official first day of Spring is March 20th, and with the help of Daylight savings time our days extend well past when we get home from work. … Continue reading
The International Plastics Recycling Conference comes to Dallas
Plastic six pack rings, styrofoam, plastic hangers, plastic wrap, ziplock bags, and bread bags all fall into a non traditional category. Are these plastic items recyclable or not? The Plastics Recycling 2015 Conference was held in Dallas the last week … Continue reading
Colorado!
We spent the past week in Colorado exploring the Steamboat Springs area. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to go with my family and hit the slopes. The weather was perfect, sun shining, mid 40s and a little … Continue reading
Equality Vodka has a simple agenda, equality for all.
I bundled up to avoid the impending sleet and ran into Company Cafe on the Katy Trail to meet Doug Jacobson and Bert Gallagher, founders of Equality Vodka. The restaurant was uncharacteristically empty due to the weather so we had … Continue reading
Do something useful with 66 percent of your trash.
A woman in her 20s, living in New York City, has generated only enough trash to fit in a mason jar in over two years. Since the average American generates 4.3 pounds of waste per day (3,139 pounds in two … Continue reading
Can you tell if a product is really “green” or not?
When I walk through the aisles of a store I often have to fight the inner thirteen year old girl inside of me. The bright colors, sleek packaging, unique fonts and environmentally friendly text slapped on the front of packages … Continue reading
What are the trees in Dallas worth to you?
Nine billion dollars. That’s a lot of money. Way more than the recent powerball lottery. As residents of Dallas we live in the company of 14.7 million trees valued at $9 billion for their economic and ecologic benefits. That’s a … Continue reading
Solve your dry winter skin with the environment in mind.
Do you have dry cracking skin from the harsh winter weather? The dry heat in our buildings is pulling every ounce of moisture out of our pores combined with cold temperatures that do not encourage us to rehydrate with ice … Continue reading
What to do with your used cooking oil
Quiz time. Can you put oil or grease down the drain if you mix in hot water and dish soap? Although that is a popular idea for many people, that’s a negative here in Dallas. You should not dump any … Continue reading
Is the Trinity River going to be ok?
The weather in Dallas this past weekend was superb. The bright sun begged us to get outside as temperatures rose to nearly 70 degrees in January. A far cry from the bundled up cold we’ve been facing. We took the … Continue reading