Austin
Energy
Green Mountain Energy Company– Green Mountain is the oldest renewable energy company in the US. They provide energy with a zero-carbon footprint!
Food & Drink
Cosmic Coffee and Beer Garden– Cosmic uses rainwater harvesting, chicken coops, aquaponic ponds, permaculture techniques, on-site composting, and raised-bed gardening to cultivate a sustainable business. Their business attracts native pollinators, and their gardens produce herbs, nuts, fruits, vegetables, and eggs. They’re even nationally recognized as a habitat for all kinds of wildlife.
Dallas
Agriculture
Dallas Urban Farms– This company uses aquaponics and vertical gardening to provide farmers and prospective farmers with the equipment and knowledge needed to start their own dirt-free farms. They specialize in bringing farming to local, urban entrepreneurs.
El Paso
Organizations
Eco El Paso– Dedicated towards promoting and educating residents about sustainable houses and businesses in the hot and arid climate of El Paso, TX.
La Semilla– La Semilla is a nonprofit that provides education to the youth, sustainably grown produce to restaurants, and community to both southern New Mexico and El Paso.
Fort Worth
Clothing & Apparel
Tribe Alive– Tribe Alive is a clothing company that manufactures products that are free from toxic chemicals and dyes. Almost all of their products are made out of upcycled or organic fabrics, and they never use plastic-based, synthetic fibers. Their paper products and in-person packaging also use upcycled material, while online purchases are delivered in 100% biodegradable mailers. In addition, Tribe Alive’s mission is to provide women around the world with fair trade wages.
Houston
Energy
PACE– Property Assessed Clean Energy helps provide companies with loans for low-cost funding for water-saving and energy-efficient products.
Food & Drink
Field of Greens– Field of Greens serves amazing food that is almost entirely vegan. With a few vegetarian and pescatarian options, the restaurant is one of the few places where vegans have a variety of food choices.
Waste
The Reuse Warehouse– Houston’s Reuse Warehouse provides residents with a place for appropriately disposing of construction and demolition waste in a way that allows non-profit organizations to reuse them.
San Antonio
Food & Drink
The Cove– The Cove is a sustainable restaurant in San Antonio that sources organic food locally and even on site through their kitchen garden. They even have nearly 60 beers on tap that are sourced from Texas breweries.
San Marcos
Agriculture
Rise of the Phoenix Farm and Apothecary– This farm and apothecary is a small, sustainable business that resides on 2 acres of land in the hill countries of San Marcos, Texas. They implement permaculture techniques, organic farming, and eco-friendly packaging in the products. Their herbal care products are cruelty-free, and almost all of the ingredients used in their products is made at their home. Additionally, their baked goods are 100% vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free.