Essential Oils and Natural Remedies
Post contributed by Tere of Coral Gables and A Mom, A Blog, and a Life in Between. Ever considered making your own personal and household care products yourself? It’s really a lot easier than many would imagine. And more importantly, it’s good for the environment, yourself and your home. All right, short of a fun craft-like project, you may be asking yourself why you’d go through such...
Read MoreReview: An Inconvenient Truth
Post contributed by Maria de los Angeles Lemus, a freelance writer and designer who also blogs under the pen name Manola Blablablanik. Early in July, Rebecca offered gM readers free tickets to go see An Inconvenient Truth, thanks to Share the Truth, a donation and request program that encourages people to see the film. I’m so glad I took Rebecca up on her offer, because I’m not an avid...
Read MoreBurn Calories, Not Oil! Critical Mass Success
Post contributed by Cathy Gilbert. Fun was had by all on Saturday’s eco-friendly CRITICAL MASS Bike Ride! Seventy-five folks on wheels: all ages, sizes, and dress codes. The weather was perfectly cloudy, not too hot, not a drop. First stop, the Grove Farmer’s Market. Those who continued on the second leg went on to Matheson Hammock for a swim. Don’t miss the next one!!...
Read MoreBorrowing Sand
Post contributed by Maria de los Angeles Lemus, a freelance writer and designer who also blogs under the pen name Manola Blablablanik. Everyone knows that fancy cars and glass-walled condos are just but a few of Miami-Dade’s little luxuries, but did you know sand was a precious commodity? Yes, sand. In a recent article posted on Florida Sportsman’s website, I learned that Miami is...
Read MoreBiodiesel in Florida, Part II
Post contributed by Jay Wherley of Brevard Biodiesel. This is the second of a three part series on Biodiesel in Florida. The final section of the series will include a Q & A. To submit questions, email greenerMIAMI. See Part I. What are the benefits of Biodiesel? Users are attracted to biodiesel for a variety of reasons. It serves as a renewable fuel because it can be derived from plants. The...
Read MoreBiodiesel in Florida, Part I
Post contributed by Jay Wherley of Brevard Biodiesel. This is the first of a three part series on Biodiesel in Florida. The final section of the series will include a Q & A. To submit questions, email greenerMIAMI. Biodiesel is an alternative fuel for diesel vehicles. It provides benefits in the areas of renewable energy, pollution reduction, and localized production. It also fits well into...
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