Tag Archives: oil
The Dakota Access Pipeline
When you fill up your car with gas today, give yourself a second to think beyond the immediacy of what you’re doing. There is a battle going on in the U.S. over another oil pipeline that needs your attention. It … Continue reading
Public Lands Are Yours To Protect
The standoff continues on at the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon. Even days after the arrest and the death of one, there are a few hanging on occupying the refuge. They are on your land, that’s right, the public’s … Continue reading
Are you burning candles that are causing you harm?
Nothing’s better than walking into a house with the warm scent of fresh baked cookies in the fall. Instead of actually baking cookies everyday and gaining lots of weight, we resort to obtaining the same smell from an artificial source. … 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
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
What the Fracking?
Lately, you can’t read a newspaper or watch the news without seeing something about fracking. Even a nearby city, Denton, made some big moves this past week passing a fracking ban with 59 percent of the votes. Areas in California … Continue reading
One month: no shampoo!
I’ve made it one month without washing my hair with traditional shampoo or conditioner! I know, it sounds crazy, but the promise of volume, 2 inches of growth per month, and only washing your hair once a week has pushed … Continue reading
A few hours at The Perot.
The Dallas Zoo Education Department took a field trip to the new Perot Museum of Nature and Science in downtown Dallas for a little inspiration. The museum was previously at Fair Park which is maybe six miles down the road … Continue reading