Learn techniques for saving energy both in your home and your travels.  All aspects of green living is included.  Homes, cars, house hold goods, etc.  Bob McCranie and Warren Sippel are green enthusiasts in Carrollton Texas. Together they teach green techniques at festivals and fairs. In their residence in Carrollton, they have saved 41% on electric usage simply by improving their home in Carrollton, TX. They have added 1200 gallons of rain water retention to property and installed solar water …

Collin County Greenweavers is a meetup in Collin Country that is based on the wildly popular and successful DFW Greenweavers group.   Businesses that market to the "green" and sustainable marketplace are welcome to attend our monthly meetings.   We are dedicated solely to helping each other grow our businesses by trading referrals and leads and developing our skills for marketing and business growth.   Please contact Mitch Fine for further information about our group and we hope to see you soon!

DFW Greenweavers was established for the purpose of networking those professionals and companies who are either green-minded, eco-friendly or wishing to become more so. We welcome those entrepreneurs, inventors, contractors, local food growers and similar synergistic partners helping us "grow" a better green business environment in the DFW area.

Describing New York City's first cohousing project, a New York Times article said cohousing speaks to people who want to own a home but not feel lost in an impersonal city. That's how we feel. And we want to live sustainably, with a smaller carbon footprint. To know our neighbors, grow some of our own food and use our united buying power to support local farmers and dairies. We want to model a more resilient way of life for the DFW metroplex. We want to live in a diverse community, with old an …

… To go forth as informed not fearful modern day Americans facing uncertain times and how to better enjoy green living. For an idea of what we will be sharing~Please see our Discussion Board for great  topics and links. Our Photo album also has tidbits of info with some of the pictures. Life as we knew it is fast going to change. We must come together and share knowledge , make plans and decide on our adventure.Online or off make this your Source For Survival, Preparedness and sustainability infor …

EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month in cities across the country. Here's a brief outline of what takes place at each event: Arrive at the venue, settle in, and meet new people   Learn about the cutting edges of sustainable business from an expert  Quickly introduce yourself & your project to a roomful of people  Network with people you learned about during the Introduction Circle   EcoTuesday is open …

Greater Dallas area residents utilizing a portion of their back yard for vegetable gardening. Grocery store vegetables are often shipped from all over the world and grown using chemicals and pesticides which are harmful to us and the environment. With a little effort we can feed our families healthier food and have a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

Backyard Chickens are great pets, fun to keep, easy to maintain, and great for kids. They provide fresh/healthy eggs, fertilizer for the lawn/garden, insect control, and hours of entertainment. We advocate cities allowing a backyard hens and responsible chicken ownership. Learn about the benefits of chickens, the proper care for them, and dispel the myths some believe about chickens. Share your tips, flock, coops, and resources with others.

TED is not a person, it is a social and intellectual phenomenon that is changing the world for the better. TED doesn't want your money, it just wants your attention and your enthusiasm. TED has no political or religious agenda. All great ideas are welcome regardless of origin. If you don't know what TED is? Then you really need to know before we can reasonably expect you to to be enthusiastic about it. Once you do know what it is you will know why meeting other "TED Heads" in the real world seem …

Are you in the following industries? Architecture * Interior Design * Real Estate * Engineering * Construction * Investment Properties * Commercial Building Management * Home Improvement * Remodeling ... or anything else design-related? Would you like to do business with professionals in these industries? If so, join us at The Architecture Happy Hour! This group is focused on building relationships, generating quality referrals, and doing business with people …

This group creates a place where entrepreneurs can get together to talk about new ideas and explore advanced concepts that don't happen during typical conversation. This group was designed to explore and share new ideas to better help us DFW entrepreneurs fill that void that is often left spending too much time watching sports, hanging out at the bar, watching the kids, or playing video games. If you are an entrepreneur or just someone that loves to explore new ideas than this is meetup for yo …