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Green Christmas

Posted in Conservation / Environment, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, tagged , , on November 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

A few years ago I asked my friends and family if we could stop exchanging Christmas presents. GASP! No gifts, you say! Next you’ll be saying that reindeer can’t really fly! But wait hear me out… My family isn’t comprised of Rockefellers, but nobody’s kids are suffering from a lack of toys either.   Also, [...]

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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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Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive

Posted in Action Alerts & Activism, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle on November 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

 WMFE is teaming up with the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida to sponsor a sweater and jacket drive as a tribute to Fred Rogers and his example of being a caring neighbor. The drive will take place Nov. 30 – Dec. 17, 2010. During the Neighborhood Sweater Drive, the community is asked [...]

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LEGOLAND Construction Recycling

Posted in Parks and Recreation, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, Travel, tagged , , on November 19, 2010 | 1 Comment »

If you’re not yet aware, Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven closed last year – but the wonderful family theme park atmosphere will not be lost.  The existing theme park will become a new LEGOLAND Florida – only the second LEGOLAND in the United States. LEGOLAND Florida is on schedule to open in October 2011, so [...]

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SeaWorld Offers Guide Map Recycling

Posted in Action Alerts & Activism, Parks and Recreation, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, tagged , , , on June 16, 2010 | 3 Comments »

On a recent visit to SeaWorld Orlando, I was impressed to see the theme park’s commitment to recycling by having recycling bins set up outside the exit to collect and recycle theme park guide maps. Now the only question is, why haven’t Walt Disney World, Universal and other major attractions in central Florida also done [...]

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June 12 E-Waste Recycling

Posted in Reduce-Reuse-Recycle on June 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Got any old electronics hanging around that you don’t know how to get rid off? This is for you! Out With the Old, In With the New! Keep Orlando Beautiful is holding an electronic waste collection on Saturday, June 12th from 9am-1pm at Orlando Festival Park, 2911 East Robinson Street.  Bring us your old electronics [...]

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Free Target Gift Card for Recycled Electronics

Posted in Deals Around Town, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle on April 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

Recycle your iPods, iPhones, video games, cameras, GPS systems, DVDs and Blue Ray discs and earn a Target gift card. This requires you to mail in your products – but the postage is pre-paid. For more information, click here to visit Target’s webpage.

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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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Can You Pick the Eco-Friendly Packaging?

Posted in Conservation / Environment, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle, Uncategorized, tagged , , , on January 13, 2010 | 3 Comments »

Soap Packaging Varies Widely Recycling and saving gasoline are currently among the most highly touted ways to save the Earth.  Oh, my bad! Don’t let me forget switching to CFL lightbulbs. This is probably the iconic, Eco-Friendly photo you’ll see anywhere, except for perhaps the recycle icon or symbol itself. Anyway, the purpose of this [...]

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