Conrad Miami, the luxury Hilton Worldwide hotel in Miami’s Brickell business and financial district, today announced the installation of its new energy-efficient sign as part of a campaign of capital upgrades and refurbishment designed to raise the property’s profile and ensure the best-possible guest experience. The installation will begin with an unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony drawing VIPs, local officials and media. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 25, at the landmark building at 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida Continue Reading »
The EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami continues to prove its environmental responsibility by becoming Green Seal certified.
The EPIC Hotel, a favorite of Port of Miami cruise passengers, made the announcement just in time for Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, and proves that businesses can also contribute to the Green movement while presenting a luxury product to their guests.
EPIC received its Green Seal certification, a third-party validation that is part of a company-wide effort by Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants to become the first U.S. lifestyle boutique hotel company to attain 100 percent Green Seal certification at the Silver level across its 50 hotels in 22 major metropolitan cities. Continue Reading »
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Miami Beach wants us to celebrate America Recycles Day on Saturday, November 14, 2009, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Lincoln Road at the Euclid Circle. Representatives from the recycling industry, non-profit environmental organizations, and City of Miami Beach staff will have informational booths. Continue Reading »
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Why waste fossil fuel catching a ride in a jet airliner when the best vacation might be right here in South Florida? With summer right around the corner, many Florida residents are finding their best trip is a close-to-home summer getaway that still provides an uncompromising experience. Continue Reading »
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GREEN FASHION will be the first ever eco friendly fashion show in Miami. Contestants of Miss Universe, Miss International, Miss World and Miss Earth pageants will be the models for the designers in a magical night where Creativity, Beauty and Green will be the main characters. Continue Reading »
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RECYCLING “Single-Stream” Recycling means that you will no longer have to separate your recyclable materials.
Recycling services are provided by World Waste Services, Inc. to single family homes, buildings of 8 units or fewer provided that they are on city residential service. Residents can contact Miami Dade County 3-1-1 to order recycling cart. Continue Reading »
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One of the little known benefits of the Miami Dolphins brief championship effort was the partnership forged with the green movement bringing automated recycling machines to the stadium and distributing information about environmental preservation at the last home game of the season. While most fans had other matters on their minds (like beer and more beer), it’s encouraging to finally see a tiny bit of enlightenment spread at the ECO blind Dolphin Stadium. Continue Reading »
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Beauty industry insiders probably do not want you to think about the environmental impact of their products. While some advertising promotes the popular notion of cruelty-free production utilizing no animal testing, certified organic products must contain at least 95% organic ingredients as specified by the Food and Drug Administration. We surveyed Continue Reading »
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The Miami International Boat Show offers makers of ECO friendly boat cleaning products an opportunity to get the word out about their new formulas. Since a tremendous amount of chemical waste rinses off the decks and into the sea, it is essential that boaters learn the after effects of their weekend cruising. Companies have developed non-toxic Continue Reading »
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If you are looking for ways to make your South Florida home Green, check out the new products from Bear Creek Glass at Allied Kitchen and Bath in Fort Lauderdale or www.bearcreekglass.com where you will find fixtures composed of 100% recycled hand-blown glass and energy-saving LED lights. Gaiam’s Eco-Home line Continue Reading »
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