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FREE Energy Efficiency Kits from the City of Dallas
Learn how you can save money on your electric and water bills each month...
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Save Fuel and Clean the Air!
Take the 2010 Commuter Challenge
Have you ever noticed how many people are sharing the road with you every morning as you make your way to work? Why not ride together? Regional ride-matching has arrived! Visit TryParkingIt.com to solicit carpool matches and vanpool interests through a database of commuters who share similar routes and schedules. Through September 1st, your alternative commute choices may earn you a $250 gift card and more!
Bring the family and Green Your Whole Lifestyle!
September 18th
9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
@ Texas Discovery Gardens
More on this FREE event
Recycling Roundup
October 23rd
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Find out more
Are You Giving Your Lawn
Too Much To Drink?
Learn how to become “water wise!
1.) Chances are your sprinkler system may be over watering! Get a
free sprinkler system inspection and start saving $ and water now!
2.) Water restrictions are in effect April 1- Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
in Dallas.
FREE Composting Classes
Dallas residents can learn to Recycle Naturally and go from garbage to garden.
More information
Class Schedule
Register for a Class
NEW! Community Garden Mini-Grant Program
The City of Dallas Office of Environmental Quality proudly announces a new funding opportunity for community gardens at your school, church, business or other legally established community garden in Dallas.
Beginning this spring, community gardening groups will be able to apply for mini-grants from the City to assist in gardening efforts. Application with details coming on-line soon—watch GreenDallas.net for details.
Want to get involved today? Donate to help support community gardens in Dallas!
Look on your March and August water bills for ways to donate. Donations welcome throughout the year; make checks payable to City of Dallas and mail to the Office of Environmental Quality - CG Mini-Grant Program.
Questions? Contact OEQ at 214-670-1200.
Fire engines may be red…but the
fire station is green!
Dallas’ newest green building - Fire Station No. 42
When Fire Station No. 42 was built in 1957, it was a far cry from the
state-of-the-art, eco-friendly building seen today. Find out more about
the sustainable features of Dallas’ newest green building.
Dallas offers free mulch to
residents. Get yours before
it’s gone!
Beginning March 2010, Dallas residents just have to remember one day. That one day is both garbage and recycle collection day.
Find out your OneDAY!
Go Chemical-Free!
Caring For Your Home, Lawn and Garden the Earth-Friendly Way
Check out our guide called Your Green Home for do-it-yourself recipes to replace traditional household cleaners, lawn/garden fertilizers and pesticides.
What does Dallas’
footprint look like?
Take a look at the
Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory Summary
Setting the Standard:
Building Green In Dallas
Find out more about Dallas’ Green Building Ordinance – now required for all new commercial, residential and municipal construction in Dallas.
