Yesterday’s Trip to Publix
Yesterday I went for a walk in the evening. On my way out the door, I decided to walk to the Publix and back, so that I could pick up some bananas. So, I headed back into the house, grabbed some money and a used grocery bag, and then hit the street. The walk was easier than I thought, and the temperature at that hour was pretty pleasant. While at the store, I also picked up a loaf of bread &...
Read MoreGreener Hurricane Tips
As hurricane season approaches, greenerMIAMI would like to suggest some ways to get through the hurricane in a more environmentally-friendly way. Tax-free days in Florida end on Thursday, June 1, 2006. Preparation for Hurricane Season Flashlights: Purchase wind-up LED flashlights and you’ll never have to replace batteries or bulbs. One-minute of winding can provide up to one-hour of...
Read MoreHelp Plant Trees Tomorrow
Looking for something to do on Saturday morning? Need to fill some community service hours? Help TREEmendous Miami plant some trees! This information is provided directly from the TREEmendous website: When: Saturday, May 20, 2006 Where: Area east of South Miami (zip code 33143) Time: 8:30 a.m. till about Noon Meet: Jean Willis Park 7220 SW 61 Court, South Miami, FL (the park is just west...
Read MoreGreenerMiami QuickTips
Another project we’re working on, in addition to the A-Z Disposal & Donation guide. Currently in progress and not complete. Both guides are now available from the sidebar. greenerMIAMI QuickTips Quick and easy things that each Miamian can do to help create a Greener Miami. In Your Home General Clean or change air conditioning filters regularly. Typically every 1-2 months. Improves...
Read MoreTough to be Good
I ended my day yesterday in guilt. I bought a regular ol’ greeting card, right after I gave the world so many other options to avoid doing so. I should have bought the card on Monday, looked around, found something made at least with recycled paper. Instead, 5:00pm on Tuesday, I was at Target, cursing myself for not having bought one sooner. It should have been in the mail already. But...
Read MoreHow to celebrate a green Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day, normally filled with flowers and other gifts, could be a lot greener. Treehugger gives us some ideas on green Mother’s Day gifts. One of the suggestions, organic flowers from OrganicBouquet.com. Confessions of a Fashion Fanatic suggests eco-clothing from Annatarian. Growing up, Mother’s Day always meant that I would prepare my mother a special breakfast in...
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