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Uncle Matt’s Organic Now Using 100% Recycled Boxes

Posted in Conservation / Environment, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, tagged on January 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Local organic juice company Uncle Matt’s Organic, based in Clermont, has made a huge leap in being more eco-friendly through its distribution practices. Beginning in 2011, Uncle Matt’s announced its entire family of products, including its flagship 59 oz. orange juice, will be shipped in 100% post-consumer recycled cardboard boxes. “This is just one more [...]

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Disney Recycles Paper To Help Bead For Life

Posted in Action Alerts & Activism, Conservation / Environment, Deals Around Town, Fair Trade, Organizations/Activism, Parks and Recreation, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, Travel, tagged , , , on December 10, 2010 | 6 Comments »

Ever wonder what happens to all of the old promotional materials and park maps that Walt Disney World Resort goes through?  Well for the time being, they are being turned into treasure through the Bead For Life organization. Bead for Life is a non-profit organization that helps women in Uganda become self-sufficient by teaching them [...]

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Shop and Support Florida Wildflower Foundation

Posted in Action Alerts & Activism, Conservation / Environment, Organizations/Activism, Wildlife on December 1, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Doing some online shopping this holiday season? You can help support the Florida Wildflower Foundation at no cost to you by simply logging onto Good Shop before visiting major online retail stores such as Amazon, Best Buy, Ebay and more and a portion of the purchase will be donated to the Foundation. Simply go to [...]

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Florida Wildflower Symposium in Winter Park Sept. 25

Posted in Nontoxic Lawn Care, Local "Green" Events, Study Groups and Classes, Conservation / Environment, Wildlife on September 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Come learn about our beautiful and fascinating native wildflowers and their roles in ecosystems. Experts will give presentations on landscaping with native wildflowers and blooming shrubs, attracting butterflies, roadside advocacy, and more. Vendors will be on hand selling wildflowers and seed packets and mixes. Plants may be pre-ordered at a discount.   References, field guides, [...]

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Free Home Energy Efficiency DVD

Posted in Conservation / Environment, Deals Around Town, tagged , , on September 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Did you know you can get a free Home Energy Survey DVD from OUC? Available in English and Spanish this DVD will help you increase your energy efficiency -which will save you money on your electric bill. Information on energy audits and energy conservation is available online, too, through OUC’s Reliably Green program at this [...]

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SeaWorld Saving Sea Turtles From the Oil Spill

Posted in Animal Advocacy, Conservation / Environment, Parks and Recreation, tagged , on August 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »

SeaWorld Orlando is always hard at work rescuing and rehabilitating injured marine life in central Florida and throughout the state and country, but this year has been especially hard.  Between the harsh cold winter and the recent BP oil spill, SeaWorld’s sea turtle rescue program has already helped 10 times more sea turtles than last [...]

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SeaWorld Child Ticket for $5

Posted in Conservation / Environment, Deals Around Town, Parks and Recreation, tagged , on June 18, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Heading to SeaWorld this summer? Then you’ve got to visit www.seaworldcares.com first.  Only available online, you can help Sea World’s conservation efforts by purchasing a child’s ticket (age 3-12) online for only $5 with the purchase of an adult ticket. Available until December 31, 2010, 100% of the proceeds will be donated to a wildlife [...]

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Oil Spill Cleanup — Wildlife Fundraiser Show

Posted in Action Alerts & Activism, Conservation / Environment, Date Night Ideas, Local "Green" Events, Wildlife on June 4, 2010 | 3 Comments »

I wanted to pass along some info for a fundraiser that’s taking place this weekend to benefit the Florida Wildlife Federation. Oil Spill Clean Up: Wildlife Fundraiser Show Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 7:00pm Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 12:30am Location: The Haven Lounge Street: 6700 Aloma Ave. City/Town: Winter Park, FL VersusNova is giving [...]

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Greening Up Your Picnic is Easier than Ever

Posted in Conservation / Environment, Natural Products, Parks and Recreation, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, Uncategorized, tagged , , , on March 19, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Spring is Picnic Season in Florida Picnics with friends and family are a wonderful way to connect with one another and enjoy nature. Remembering that we are in their environment is key to assuring we are picnicing in an Eco-friendly way. As the park rangers often tell children: “Leave nothing behind but your footprints.” In [...]

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Green Bag Tags at CVS

Posted in Action Alerts & Activism, Conservation / Environment, Deals Around Town, tagged on January 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

CVS just came out with their Greenbagtag – an innovative way to encourage people to stop using plastic bags and be rewarded for doing so. If you’re a CVS ExtraCare card member (it’s free to join!), then you can buy a Greenbagtag for. 99 cents at CVS. Skip the plastic bag on your purchase, swipe the [...]

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