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Magid Gloves Donates 150 Pairs of New Gloves to Texas Trees Foundation!

Feb 8, 2012

Texas Trees Foundation is excited to announce that Magid Gloves has donated 150 pairs of brand new gloves to Texas Trees Foundation. These gloves will certainly be put to the test as volunteers use them at the TXU Energy Urban Tree Farm & Education Center, as well as at tree planting projects across North Texas. [...]

Advice from The Forester: Trees Need Water in the Winter Too!

Jan 19, 2012

I’m sure you’ve heard the National Weather Service recently reported that 2011 was the driest year on record in Texas and the second hottest.  This comes as no consolation to those that lived through it and still didn’t get the t-shirt. It’s no surprise that with this record breaking drought there are going to be [...]

Even After Heavy Rain Trees Aren’t Out of the Woods

Jan 12, 2012

The National Weather Service declared 2011 as the driest year on record and the second hottest, leaving close to 500 million trees dead in its wake, according to the Texas Forest Service. While recent rain has helped trees and landscaping, it is important to keep watering throughout the winter when the soil is dry and [...]

Tuesday Tips: A More Sustainable Thanksgiving

Nov 22, 2011

Today’s Tuesday Tip comes from UT Dallas: Environmental Expert Suggests Sustainable Ways to Give Thanks With Thanksgiving and winter celebrations upon us, employees can help their workplaces save energy and enjoy an Earth-friendly holiday season, says UT Dallas Sustainability Manager Thea Junt. While computers, copiers, microwaves and coffee makers may not be powered on or [...]

Tuesday Tip: Winter Warmth

Nov 8, 2011

In the winter months, set your thermostat to a lower temperature at night and when you’re not at home. This will save you money on your heating bill and conserve energy. Also make sure all windows and doors are sealed properly with no gaps to keep the warm air in and the cold out. Use [...]

Tuesday Tips: Go Green for Halloween!

Oct 25, 2011

Make your Halloween spooky, fun and eco-friendly this year! If you’re willing to get a bit creative with your Halloween treats, try giving away boxes of dried fruit, organic juice boxes or granola bars. If you’re more of a holiday traditionalist, visit Green Halloween for a complete list of organic and healthier snacks and candy. [...]

Tuesday Tips: Save on Gas!

Oct 18, 2011

Gas prices are crazy expensive! The prices at the pump are a burden to many, but there are a few simple ways to save on your gas spending. Making sure that you have clean oil and tires that are inflated properly can increase your gas mileage up to 15%. Driving slower is also an easy [...]

Tuesday Tips: Refill Your Ink Cartridges

Oct 12, 2011

Instead of throwing printer cartridges out when they’re empty, get them refilled instead! Printer cartridges are designed to be refilled and can save you more money than buying them brand new every time. One idea is saving all of the empty cartridges in a box and getting them refilled once a month. This way your [...]

Tuesday Tips: Eco-Friendly Furniture

Oct 4, 2011

Whether you’re living in an apartment or house, you’re going to need furniture to put in it! While furniture shopping, look for furniture with wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. This will assure it meets environmental standards. You can also shop for products made from bamboo. It is considered one of the greenest materials [...]

Tuesday Tips: Stay Healthy and Green!

Sep 27, 2011

Its never too late to start thinking of ways to make your fitness routine green! Whether you’re an extreme exerciser or just enjoy a light jog, there are small ways to keep the environment healthy as well. Instead of going straight for the treadmill or stationary bike, consider going outside. Exercising outdoors will save you [...]