EcoPedia

Your everyday guide to sustainable living in Dallas-Fort Worth

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Tell EcoPedia what you are holding. Get a clear answer, a nearby place to take it, and what to do next.

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What brings you here today?

Choose a path. We will help you figure out the next step.

Recycle an item

Check how to dispose of something correctly.

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Find nearby resources

Gardens, donation centers, eco stores and more.

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Get involved

Environmental volunteering in DFW.

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Learn and get tips

Build better everyday sustainability habits.

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How EcoPedia works

Step 1

Identify it

Scan, upload a photo, or search by name.

Step 2

Know what to do

Recycle, compost, donate or trash, with any conditions.

Step 3

Find where to go

Verified drop-offs and resources near you.

Step 4

Take the next step

Directions, prep steps and a related tip.

Make sustainability local

Find places to garden, shop, donate and drop off across Dallas-Fort Worth.

Community gardens 11

Farmers markets 8

Urban farms 3

Eco stores 4

Donation centers 4

Food recovery 4

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Sprout, your AI assistant

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Sprout answers everyday sustainability questions and links you to the right guide.

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Can I recycle a greasy pizza box?

Sample answer: tear off the clean lid to recycle, and compost or trash the greasy part. See the Info Hub guide.

EcoPedia is built with One Earth One Chance, a Dallas-Fort Worth environmental nonprofit.

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