“Biscayne Bay serves as a crown jewel of Miami that is critical to our economy and quality of life. Ocean Conservancy’s commitment to helping the City advance comprehensive solutions for the long-term health of our waters is a vital component to safeguard our natural assets as part of our larger resiliency efforts.”
How to Safely Dispose of Old Medications in Miami
My daughter just moved from downtown Miami to Georgia. Packing for that move raised a question we had previously avoided with a shoe box in the cabinet: how do we safely dispose of old medications? While a lot of people still dispose of their unused/expired prescription and over-the-counter medications in their trash or by flushing […]
Miami Digital Solar Co-op Webinar – August 20
Are you interested in solar power for your home? Then don’t miss this information-packed FREE webinar on Tuesday, August 20, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Solar United Neighbors, “a national organization dedicated to representing the needs and interests of solar owners and supporters”, explains “solar co-ops” and solar issues facing Floridians. What is a Solar […]
City of Miami & U.S Green Building Council: LEED for Cities & Communities
City of Miami announced on May 23rd that the city has been selected by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to participate in their LEED for Cities and Communities grant program. The U.S. Green Building Council and Bank of America Charitable Foundation created the “LEED for Cities and Communities Grant Program” to support local governments […]
Protect Our Florida Coasts
UPDATED 2018-01-10: The reaction to Ryan Zinke’s announcement that the Trump administration was proposing to open 90% of the United States’ coastlines to offshore oil drilling was met with swift and deafening objections across the country. Almost as swiftly, Zinke said yesterday evening that there will NOT be any drilling leases sold for Florida’s coasts. Zinke […]
Set Your House Apart With a HERS Score
In today’s competitive real estate market, sellers are looking for ways to set their home apart from the competition. Getting a HERS energy rating may be one way to do just that. HERS is the acronym for Home Energy Rating System, and it is “the nationally recognized system for inspecting and calculating a home’s energy […]