A Leader in Sustainability and Environmental Management
The City of Dallas is committed to ensuring that resources are available for future generations, while protecting the quality of life of current residents and the vitality of our businesses today.
In 2004, the City began its work implementing an Environmental Management System that would change the way it does business – looking at the entire cycle of the processes it provides and materials it uses. Through this shift, City staff came to understand that being proactive, rather than reactive, was the smart way to save resources, save money, and save time. These principles laid the foundation for the Environmental Policy.
In 2008, the Office of Environmental Quality (OEQ) and other EMS Departments proudly accepted the first certification of the City’s Environmental Management System to the ISO 14001 standard. This system continues to drive change toward minimizing pollution, eliminating risk, compliance with regulations, and continual improvement.
In 2012, the OEQ developed the City’s first Sustainability Plan, based on the objectives of the EMS. It is continually updated to serve the ever-changing needs of our growing communities.
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New Cease the Grease drop-off stations!
Warm weather FRY-days are here! Hosting a fish fry? A neighborhood crawfish festival? Recycle your used cooking oil and grease at one of the new Cease the Grease drop-off stations! You can now bring your used cooking oil and grease to: Tom Thumb 3878 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219…
Six Ways to Decrease Ozone Pollution
Spring weather in Texas can be beautiful, with sunny skies and seemingly clear air. But what we don’t always see is ozone forming in the atmosphere because of that bright sunshine. Where does ozone come from? Ozone, often called smog, forms when the sunlight causes reactions between nitrogen oxides and…
May 2nd is World Asthma Day
“World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) to improve asthma awareness and care around the world.” – ginasthma.org It is estimated that as many as 300 million people suffer from some form of asthma in the world. Unfortunately, there are a quarter…
Bike to School Day reminds us to follow the speed limit, be alert
From Look Out Texans: North Texas schools are preparing for the annual National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 10. This event has grown in popularity across the country as schools have recognized the importance of encouraging bicycling and safe routes to school. Communities host Bike to School Day…