This is the area of the forum dedicated to General Green Discussions for the DFW area which don't fit into other categories. Also, if you think this could be a topic for a full forum post over in the Ops Center area.

Introduction and Greeting area. New members make your first post here and get greeted by the community! Include some of your interests (ie solar, hybrids, renewable energy, etc) so we can get to know you.

Featured articles will appear in this forum. If you would like to discuss an article please start a new thread over in the general discussion area and link it back here.

Lounge area if you will to discuss any other topics with your fellow GreedDFW members.

Cars are generally the largest single contributing factor to an individual's carbon output. Discussion on Alternative Fuels such as Biodiesel and Ethanol along with vehicles like hybrids, Plug-In and Electric cars. Area to post on where to find these alternatives around Dallas - Fort Worth.

Sub-Forums: Plug-Ins / Electric, Hybrids, Biodiesel / Diesel, Ethanol, Gasoline, Sell/Trade

Discussion on Air Travel and its environmental impact, along with suggested airlines.

Bicycle Transportation

Sailing is the Greenest way to go but here we discuss all types of Boat transportation and Fish-Friendly ski boats.

Area for topics on the good and bad of public transportation. Trinity Railway Express (TRE), Dart, etc.

The idea of this area is to connect members and establish car pools and reduce transportation based carbon. Please read the rules before posting.

If you've got a Green Thumb (or want to) than this is the place for you. Discuss alternatives to those chemical fertilizers along with how to make your garden and landscape completely organic.

Discussion on environmentally sustainable trees and plants that are fit for the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.

Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Lawn Mowers cause lots of pollution, mainly due to the EPA not regulating the emissions along with the lack of a catalytic converter. Discussions here are for alternative mowers that still get the job done along with other green lawn equipment.

General Home Improvement area to discuss project and ideas on making your house more energy efficient.

Ideas for reducing waste around the house, looking for even the smallest of ways to reduce carbon consumption.

Area to discuss fashionable eco-friendly clothing and where to find it in the DFW Metroplex. No Hemp or Hippies allowed!

Area to find the healthiest and eco-friendly food in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. List your favorite green restaurant and farmers market here.

Sub-Forums: Cooking, Groceries, Restaurants

Area for discussion on Green Energy Plans available in the DFW area and service provide. Looking for 100% renewable energy plans here.

Ever think about buying a windmill and turning your house into a power plant? This is the area to discuss wind turbines for a personal residence, both grid-tie and battery systems.

Discussion area for purchasing and mounting Solar panel systems for your house, both grid-tie and battery systems.

Discussion area for Environmentally friendly water systems such as Solar water heaters and grey water recycling systems.

Sub-Forums: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, AC/Heater

One of the easiest ways to cut your electricity bill, replace your light bulbs with a Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL). This area is to discuss the bulbs available and where to find them in the DFW area.

Windows and Doors are responsible for the major areas for Air Leaks in houses resulting in higher Energy Bills. This area is for discussion on what to look for in windows and doors and where to find them around DFW.

Area to discuss ideas for creating an Environmentally friendly PC, topics include low power, low noise and low heat. Also, don't forget about recycling options once it's old and slow.

Putting together a new Entertainment System? Make sure it's all Energy Star Compliant and look here for other help and ideas.

Information and discussion regarding reclying and recyling programs for all things from paper to Cell phones.

Discussion on the latest developments in Green Technology and possible future applications.

Discussion on Carbon Credit Programs like TerraPass and NativeEnergy and guides to calculating your carbon.

Discussion area for Rivers around the DFW area.

Discussion area on Lakes around the DFW area including fishing, pollution, Mercury levels, etc...

Sub-Forums: Ray Hubbard, Mountain Creek, White Rock, Lake Worth, Joe Pool, Lake Arlington, Lake Benbrook, Eagle Mountain, Lake Grapevine, Lake Lewisville, Lake Lavon

Discussion on Parks around the DFW area.

Discuss commercial pollution in the DFW area, broken down by County. Not sure what to do with this area but thought it would be good to provide an area to discuss commercial pollution in the Metroplex.

Sub-Forums: Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Johnson, Ellis, Parker, Denton, Hunt, Rockwall, Wise, Kaufman, Delta

A place to test some of the special types of posts you might make. Such as images, charts, or what have you. This is the place to try things first. Posting in this area will not increase post count.

This area is to offer suggestions and to provide feedback on GreenDFW and its software. Suggestions for Forum topics should be posted here.