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 »
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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A former Boston Market fast-food restaurant in North Miami will be converted into a McDonald’s prototype GREEN restaurant conforming to the new LEED or Green building standards. North Miami Mayor Kevin Burns believes the decision to open the first Green Golden Arches facility makes a strong statement Continue Reading »
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Did you know that the City of Miami recycles Christmas trees? Now that the holidays are drawing to a close, all you have to do is take down your decorations and leave the tree on the curb from Wednesday, January 7 through Wednesday, January 14 and your not-so evergreen will be hauled away to be used for organic mulch. Continue Reading »
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A day out on the shores of Miami Beach is definitely an opportunity to see dozens of sandy butts, but we on the GREEN Team are talking about the huge quantity of discarded cigarette filters littering the sands of our most important natural resource! Continue Reading »
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