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25 Free Ways to Go-Green and Save Money Eating Meat, Has Too High a Price? South Florida Ranks #1 In LEED Projects 2010 Global Report Renewable Energy Pizza Fusion Green & Delicious A Farm in Middle of Downtown Ft. Lauderdale?

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Lighthouse Point’s First Green Home

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First LEED Certified Home in Broward County Live Healthier, with Less Impact on the Planet & your Pocketbook Powered by Solar Panels, saving Energy Costs & CO2 Emissions 6 Minute Boat ride to Hillsboro Inlet and Ocean, Deep Water Canal Beautiful panoramic water view with Contemporary Open Floor plan Temperature resistant, High Impact Glass across entire back of home 20 Foot Living Room ceilings, Sub-zero & Miele Appliances Limestone 36 X 36 and Bamboo Floors through-out

Open House Daily 1:00 to 5:00 pm “We chose the strict requirements of LEED construction because we wanted to provide a healthier living environment, reduce energy and water usage, reduce the home’s carbon footprint dramatically, and save owners tens of thousands of dollars on operating costs for many years to come. “ Offered by

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The First Green Home in Broward County What it Means.... A beautiful, waterfront home built in Lighthouse Point is the first LEED certified green home in the county. LEED means Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design by the internationally recognized U.S. Green Building Council in Washington, D.C. Instead of building another megamansion, Zahn Development, who has been building homes in Lighthouse Point for three generations, chose to build a luxury sustainable home. Andrew Zahn, who is a LEEDaccredited professional, spearheaded the project not only with the conviction that this was a savvy business decision, but also to demonstrate that sustainability benefits people, profits, and the planet (the triple bottom line). Built on spec, this four bedroom, four bath home is built with green materials, renewable energy, water conservation, excellent air quality, native plants, and a salt-water pool. Yet it can go toe-to-toe with any other luxury residence with respect to style, living space, and elegance. One of the main objectives of green construction is to have a smaller environmental footprint. While this 4800 square foot,

one story home is not small, its carbon footprint is dramatically smaller than traditional homes of similar size.

Green Homes Save Green $$$$ The developer wanted to dispel the myth that green construction is more expensive, and therefore not as competitively priced. While the price per square foot is slightly higher (8% to 10%) than conventional building methods, sustainable construction saves homeowners lots of money in the long run, not to mention their health and the planet. Like any investment, it’s not just the cost; it’s also the return on your investment. The goal of sustainable construction is to design homes so that both the construction phase and the finished phase use the least amount of energy, materials, resources, waste, water, chemicals, and pollutants as possible. What many people don’t understand is that the benefits of this approach are far more numerous than saving the planet. (see Chart Below)

Features of Zahn Development’s LEED Certified Home Feature 4.3 KW Photovoltaic Solar Panel System, Expandable to 10 KW Low E-Windows and Doors Hurricane Impact

Function Converts Solar Power into Electric Energy

Benefit Saves Money

Benefit Saves the Planet

2 Gas Tankless Water Heaters

Only uses gas to heat when needed

Saves 50% cost of monthly electric bill Reduces energy bills by not letting heat and cold transfer Saves money by heating water only on demand

Bio-based Spray Insulation in the entire attic

Keeps A/C ducts and units cool in attic year round

Saves money by preventing heat collecting in attic

Less CO2 Emissions, Less Energy

Saves money on heating and cooling

Less CO2 Emissions, Less Energy

Saves money on electric

Less CO2 Emissions, Less Energy

Saves on water bills

Saves Water

Promotes health, less irritation

Reduces In-house Air Pollution

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Injected Spray Foam Exterior Block Tight exterior envelope Walls prevents heat transfer Runs More Efficiently, 18 Seer AC Units, Free of CFCs Programmable Thermostats Small flush uses 1.2 gal, larger Dual Flush Toilets flush uses 2.3 gallons of water Non-toxic Paints, Sealants, and Prevents off gassing of toxic Epoxies in Interior chemicals from being inhaled Eco-friendly Materials where ever Using items from natural Possible resources that are renewable Thrives in Hot Climate, Native Landscaping Requires less water Soft water & No Chemicals in Chlorine-Free Pool contact w/ body or eyes 85% of Construction Waste Taken from site, sorted and Diverted from Landfill recycled properly Same elegance as traditional Bamboo Floors wood floors, no trees cut down Energy Efficiency Lighting & Using fluorscent blubs and Appliances Energy Star appliances

Reduces Energy Costs & Conserves Food Longer

Purchased Materials Locally

Reduces Transportation Costs

Saves on Transportation

Less CO2 Emissions, Less fossil fuel, less dependent on grid (FPL) Less C02 emissions, Less fossil fuel Less CO2 Emissions, Less water

Saves money in manufacturing Reduces Waste & Saves Resources by using recycled materials Reduces water bill, needs less Saves Water pesticides & herbicides Saves money on chemicals

Reduces Pollution Reduces landfill waste, reuses or recycles waste Quickly Renewable Resource Reduces CO2 Emissions, Less Energy Reduces CO2 Emissions, Less Energy

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4 “The new homeowner will reap the rewards of dramatically lower energy and water bills in addition to better health, by using non-toxic materials and finishes. Specifically, the new home’s projected energy and water savings are $5,000 per year. That’s over $64,000 in savings in ten years with just a 5% per year cost increase” explains Roger Zahn, Sr.

Two other criteria for LEED certification are the use of recycled materials and buying products as close to home as possible to save energy wasted by long distance transportation. The drywall used was produced in central Florida, using a bi-product of coal and recycled paper. The concrete mix contains fly ash, which is a by-product of power plants from their smoke stacks. Instead of wood moldings, the builders used aluminum throughout the What Goes Into a Green Home? house, a readily recyclable product. The wood products that were used are certified by the non-profit Stewardship Zahn’s project began with a sustainable site selection. Council, which means they are sourced from a vendor They chose ”an urban infill,” where an older home is that treats the world’s forests in a responsible way. knocked down to make way for a new one. This means not having to use new land and thereby conserves natural In order to maximize the home’s air quality, the paints, resources. They also designed the home to face north cabinets, and finishes contain low, or no, volatile and south, placing most of the windows on the north side organize compounds (VOCs). Sustainable construction to minimize heat from the sun. addresses not only what goes into a home, but also what is thrown out. A huge portion of global waste is generated The next phase addressed energy conservation. While by the construction industry. Therefore, LEED requires the up-front costs of solar energy remain steep, that job sites recycle as much waste as possible. In Zahn’s project, 85% of all waste was diverted from Zahn’s solar system is equipped with a meter landfills. Southern Waste Systems, a local recycler, that runs backward so that when the home delivered monthly reports on exactly how much, and produces more electricity than it needs, the what type, of waste was recycled. homeowner will receive a credit from FPL. LEED construction also saves money and the environment with specifications for outdoor space. In addition to solar panels, the home is built with a “tight For example, native landscaping was used so that the envelope,” explains Zahn. Minimizing gaps, cracks, and plants require less water. In addition, the sprinkler

leaks prevents hot air from getting in and cool air from getting out. An important facet of this approach is insulation. A bio-based foam insulation was sprayed against the roof deck instead of on the attic floor, which keeps both the heat and humidity out of the attic. This strategy keeps the air conditioning duct work in the attic cooler and thereby more efficient.

system is specifically designed to minimize water usage with six zones, low flow heads, and rain sensors. Finally, the salt-water pool reduces costs and pollution by not having to use chemicals. Building green involves countless important design elements and features. This home has them all - tied up in a very pretty bow. • by Cindy Ragan

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Why Eating Meat Has Too High a Price

Electronic Recycling Pays What You Need to Know

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Letter from the Editor As an international economist, I have always embraced and promoted globalization. From an economic perspective, the idea that goods, services, and natural resources should be produced wherever it is most efficient and/or abundant, and then traded for what is needed, makes sense. In its purest form, globalization is simply a form of barter, like when the Far East traded spices with the west. Yet the sustainability movement poses new challenges to this paradigm, namely localization. The localization movement was born out of two new realities: 1) the need to reduce waste and CO2 emissions from so much long-distance transportation, and 2) the need for self-sufficiency in an increasingly unstable global economy that is faced with dwindling natural resources. More and more people are growing their own food, using alternative energy sources to get ‘off the grid’, and building homes that embody self-sufficiency from cisterns to native landscaping. The idea of being able to harness our own energy (wind or sun) and water, grow our own fruits and vegetables, and leave our cars home more often than not, is indeed appealing. What’s paradoxical about the localization movement is that the environment is inherently global. The earth’s life-sustaining ecosystems and watersheds frequently cross national boarders; air pollution can move across entire continents and oceans; and our shared atmosphere provides climate protection and shielding from harsh UV rays to all we earthlings. Therefore, monitoring and responding to environmental issues frequently requires a global or regional governance. Moreover, the environment is intrinsically linked to economic development, providing the natural resources that fuel growth.

So what is the answer to creating eco-efficiency – a balance that delivers competitively priced goods and services that satisfy human needs, while progressively reducing environmental impact? We must continue to engage with all countries as partners in our common mission to preserve natural resources, promote efficiency, and eliminate waste and green house gas emissions. In addition, we need to share technology so that our dependence upon fossil fuel, which is used to make just about everything, is minimized. By decreasing our dependence, we can protect ourselves from falling victim to terrorist governments, being held hostage by rising oil prices, or worse yet, exhausting our supply of fossil fuels entirely. Self-sufficiency and localization have plenty of merit, in and of themselves, when it comes to sustainability. Yet it is equally important that we continue to recognize, engage, and participate in the global geo-political economy so that we have a chance, collectively, to save our resources and the planet.

Cindy Ragan Editor in Chief Economist LEED Green Associate

Why Eating Meat Has Too High A Price Meat’s Carbon Footprint

fertilizers, ten times more fuel for transport (not to mention the cost of transporting the meat, which was not included in the study), and so on. Producing meat requires between 25 and 250 times as much water as producing an equivalent amount of grain (estimates vary by study, but the ratio is probably closer to the higher end).

Those of you concerned about climate change may already know that one of the more significant changes an individual can make is to reduce the consumption of meat. In an article “Meat is Murder on the Environment”, in New Scientist, the author reported on a study by Ogino and colleagues in the Animal Science Journal that analyzes, In March 2007, National Geographic in detail, beef’s environmental impact. had this to say: “If, like most It concludes: Americans, you get close to 30 percent Two pounds of beef are of your calories from meat, dairy, and poultry, your diet contributes over responsible for more 3,274 pounds (1,485.1 kilograms) [of greenhouse gas emissions carbon dioxide emitted annually]. and other pollution than Vegetarian diets contribute half that, driving for 3 hours while but you can also replace your calories leaving all the lights on back from red meat with fish, eggs, and home. poultry, for savings of over 950 pounds The study showed that greenhouse gas (430.9 kilograms).” emissions consist primarily of methane Meat – Too Many Chemicals from the animals’ digestive systems. Also, transportation and production of For overall environmental impact, the animals’ feed takes a significant meat is the king of foods according to amount of energy/fuel. Non- the Environmental Working Group environmental harms—such as the (www.foodnews.org), even if it's not promotion of antibiotic resistance in likely to be laced with pesticide resihumans by the use of (often due... though a recent USDA Inspector preventative) antibiotics in animals— General report found that the government is even failing to test meat for the were not considered. harmful chemicals the law requires “Naturally, eating vegetarian food testing for. While beef muscle is typiinstead still will incur some of the cally clean, beef fat is a different story energy costs, but in significantly altogether, with 10 different pesticides reduced amounts,” states the report. As having been identified. Pork meat can energy flows through the food chain, a be contaminated, but pork fat is more significant portion is lost at each step contaminated, with as many as eight (90% is often cited). This suggests that pesticides. For chicken, the thigh is the it would take ten times the plant most contaminated material to feed a herbivore to provide meat with equivalent energy yield as it Raising animals with conventional would consuming the plants directly. modern methods often means using That will require ten times more land to hormones to speed up growth, antibiotbe used, use ten times more water and ics to resist disease on crowded feed

By Jane Wilson lots, and both pesticides and chemical fertilizers to grow the grain fed to the animals. Additionally, it takes many times the water and energy to raise one meal's worth of meat than it does one meal's worth of grain. Consumers looking to avoid meats raised with these substances can seek out certified organic meat. To meet USDA standards, this meat can come only from animals fed organic feed and given no hormones or antibiotics. Searching out cuts from grass-fed animals ensures that you're eating meat from an animal that was fed a more natural diet, and looking for a local source of meats lets you question the farmer directly about the animal's diet and the farmer's method of raising it. It cuts down on the environmental cost of transportation, too.

Specifically, the USDA Organic label tells you that the feed used to raise animals does not contain manmade chemical pesticides, fossil fuel- or sewage-based fertilizers, or genetically modified seeds. The label indicates that the animals weren't administered hormones and antibiotics. Source: Environmental Working Group, www.foodnews.org

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8 Meat – Too Many Resources An estimated 30 percent of the earth’s ice-free land is directly or indirectly involved in livestock production, according to the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization, which also estimates that livestock production generates nearly a fifth of the world’s greenhouse gases — more than transportation. To put the energy-using demand of meat production into easy-tounderstand terms, Gidon Eshel, a geophysicist at the Bard Center, and Pamela A. Martin, an assistant professor of geophysics at the University of Chicago, calculated that if Americans were to reduce meat consumption by just 20 percent it would be as if we all switched from a standard sedan —to the ultra-efficient Prius in terms of CO2 emissions reduced.

So if you’re thinking about purchasing a more fuel-efficient car or trying to think of what else you could do to help the planet, cutting back on meat is another option. In addition to the obvious health benefits and improvements in animal welfare, you can now add conservation of water, ameliorating climate change, and numerous other factors to reasons to reduce your consumption of meat.

8 Source : Ancora Imparo , Vegetarianism vs. Meat-Eating and Global Warming 19 July 2007, New York Times

Meat – Too Many Miles or Not? Despite significant recent public concern and media attention to the environmental impacts of food, few studies in the United States have systematically compared the life-cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with food production against long-distance distribution, aka “food-miles.” In a study called “Food-Miles and the Relative Climate Impacts of Food Choices in the U.S.,” in 2008 authors Weber and Matthews found that although food is transported long distances in general (1640 km delivery and 6760 km lifecycle supply chain on average) the GHG emissions associated with food are dominated by the production phase, contributing 83% of the average U.S. household’s carbon footprint for food consumption. Transportation as a whole represents only 11% of life-cycle GHG emissions, and final delivery from producer to retail contributes only 4%. Different food groups exhibit a large range in GHG-intensity; on average, red meat is around 150% more GHG-intensive than chicken or fish. Thus, the report suggests that dietary shift can be a more effective means of lowering an average household’s foodrelated climate footprint than “buying local.” Shifting less than one day per week’s worth of calories from red meat and dairy products to chicken, fish, eggs, or a vegetable-based diet achieves more GHG reduction than buying all locally sourced food

Cows are Worth More Alive than Dead In Mr. Prabhupada’s book, A Guide to Gourmet Vegetarian Cooking and a Karma-Free Diet, he argues that it is quite clear that a living cow yields society more food than a dead one - in the form of a continuing supply of milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and other highprotein foods. In 1971, Stewart Odend'hal of the University of Missouri conducted a detailed study of cows in Bengal and found that far from depriving humans of food, they ate only inedible remains of harvested crops (rice hulls, tops of sugarcane, etc.) and grass. "Basically," he said, "the cattle convert items of little direct human value into products of immediate utility." This should put to rest the myth that people are starving in India because they will not kill their cows. Interestingly enough, India recently seems to have surmounted its food problems, which have always had more to do with occasional severe drought or political upheaval than with sacred cows according to Mr. Prabhupada.

If allowed to live, he argues, cows produce high quality, protein rich foods in amounts that stagger the imagination. In America, Representative Sam Gibbons of Florida recently reported to Congress that the U.S. government was being forced to stockpile "mountains of butter, cheese, and nonfat dried milk," in order to keep prices from falling. He told his colleagues, "We currently own about 440 million Source: “Food-Miles and the Relative Climate pounds of butter, 545 million pounds of Impacts of Food Choices in the United States” cheese, and about 765 million pounds Christopher L. Weber and H. Scott Matthews, of nonfat dried milk." The supply grows Carnegie Mellon University, April 16, 2008 by about 45 million pounds each week. continued on page 9

In fact, the 10 million cows in American provide so much milk that the government periodically releases millions of pounds of dairy products for free distribution to the poor and hungry. It's abundantly clear that cows (living ones) are one of mankind's most valuable food resources. Pound for pound many vegetarian foods are better sources of protein than meat. A 100-gram portion of meat contains only 20 grams of protein. (Another fact to consider: meat is more than 50% water by weight.) In comparison, a 100-gram portion of cheese or lentils yields 25 grams of protein, while 100 grams of soybeans yields 34 grams of protein. But although meat provides less protein, it costs much more. A spot check of supermarkets in Florida in August 2010 showed sirloin steak costing $4.89 a pound, while staple ingredients for delicious vegetarian meals averaged less than 75 cents a pound. An eight-ounce container of cottage cheese costing 99 cents provides 60% of the minimum daily requirement of protein. Becoming a vegetarian could potentially save an individual shopper at least several hundred dollars each year, thousands of dollars over the course of a lifetime. The savings to America's consumers as a whole would amount to billions of dollars annually. Considering all this, it's hard to see how anyone could afford not to become a vegetarian, explains Mr. Prabhupada.•

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Electronic Recycling Pays! What You Need Need to Know The dilemma posed by the speed at which technology changes has reached critical mass. It’s a Catch-22. If you don’t keep pace with technology, then, like your outdated equipment, you’re dubbed a dinosaur. On the other hand, constantly having to buy new gadgets and equipment is wasteful, expensive, and poses a huge problem for the environment. Electronic waste (e-waste) encompasses a wide range of discarded electronic devices such as computers, mp3 players, televisions, and cell phones. Just one computer can contain hundreds of chemicals, including lead, mercury, cadmium, brominated flame retardants (BFRs), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Many of these chemicals are known to cause cancer, respiratory illness, and reproductive problems. These chemicals are especially dangerous because of their ability to migrate into the soil, water, and air and accumulate in our bodies and the environment. Certain items are particularly Four Easy E-Cycle Options harmful. For instance, cathode ray tube (CRT) television 1) Manufacturer take-back programs monitors contain, on average, 4 to 8 pounds of lead, a highly toxic heavy metal. Flat-screen TVs use mercury 2) Donating to local or national charities llamps. 3) Local or regional recycling companies According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans generated about 3 million tons of electronic waste in 2007, which includes about 44 million computers and televisions. This amount is likely to increase, because e-waste is growing at three times the rate of other municipal waste. Out of all that waste, only 13.6 percent of it was recycled — the rest wound up in landfills or was shipped to developing nations. The country’s growing mounds of e-waste are cause for concern both from a health and environmental perspective. However, the term ”e-waste” is somewhat of a misnomer. It should not be considered “waste” when it is also a valuable resource. Useful materials such as glass, copper, aluminum, plastic, and other components can often be extracted and reused.

The Good News about e-Cycling So why is it that so many of us still do not recycle our old electronics (only 13.6 percent)? Instead, we let them collect dust until they are so outdated that they cannot be reused. The answer is simple; it hasn’t been that convenient until now. Now there are several different options available - from hundreds of regional and national e-cycle companies to Internet companies that will buy your old electronics and send you postage-paid packaging to send it right from your home.

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Whatever your choice, you can now conveniently reduce the amount of e-waste added to landfills, and put your outdated items to good use and maybe even make some money while you are at it.

The Bad News about e-Cycling Bringing discarded electronics to recycling or take-back centers is the first step, but it’s important for consumers to choose only reliable programs. A 2008 report from the Government Accountability Office found that a substantial amount of America’s “recycled” electronics were actually shipped to developing nations like China, India, and Africa. California alone exported an estimated 20 million pounds of e-waste in 2006. Workers in these locations, who are often women and children, disassemble products with their bare hands, exposing themselves to a host of toxins. Plus, electronics sometimes wind up sitting around in unlined pits, where chemicals can leech into soil and groundwater, poisoning the surrounding areas. While legislation is being introduced to make exporting e-waste to developing countries illegal, for now the burden of picking reputable e-recyclers falls on consumers. To that end, consumers should ask every recycling, manufacturer, and retail take-back program if they use e-

11 waste recyclers that are e-Stewards certified. The Basel Action Network (BAN), a non-profit that works to prevent the globalization of toxic chemicals, launched the rigorous certification program. This certification ensures that recyclers are not exporting electronics to developing nations and that recycling is handled domestically using state-ofthe-art protective measures. However, domestic e-cycling has its problems too. Each day e-waste is sent to U.S. prisons where inmates "recycle” it. They smash a part computer monitors without adequate protection from the glass or a respirator to keep the toxic dust from their lungs.

tronics that are not theirs and will often give you a credit toward a new purchase. To help consumers navigate the sometimes confusing landscape of take-back, trade-in, mail-back, and community collection programs run by a variety of non-profit and corporate entities, the Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new Web site: Plug-In To eCycling.org. It is a partnership program between EPA and leading consumer electronics manufacturers, retailers, and mobile service providers that fosters and promotes opportunities for individuals to donate or recycle their electronics (see Table below).

In 2006, a report called "Toxic Sweatshops" was published. This report detailed the deplorable health and safety con2) Donations to Charities - Many companies have recyditions within electronics recycling factories run by UNICOR, cling programs for used and unwanted electronics. Several also known as Federal Prison Industries. have partnered with charitable organizations. Below we’ve highlighted a few national programs However, you can Source: Electronics Recycling 101: The Problem With E-Waste by always just look up charities in your town on the web and Sarah Parsons, DailyGreen.com a Series bought to you by Best Buy call to see if they need electronics. 04/27/10

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CollectiveGood collects used cell phones and donates refurbished phones to under- privileged communities around the globe, while ClosetheGap provides reused and refurbished computers to various developing countries.

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12 3) Recycle Companies - All cities have community collection e-cycling facilities where you can drop off your electronics. For those in the tri-county area see the List of South Florida Community Recyclers on the following page. Otherwise, there are thousands of companies in the market today that take old electronics and either refurbish them for resale (another form of recycling) or dismantle them in order to reuse or resell their value parts and then responsibly recycle the rest. Sites like www.Earth911.org and www.MyGreenElectronics.org. will give you a list of these companies in your area. It is recommended that you call them to see if they take exactly what it is you have to recycle. California-based Electronic Recyclers International, Inc. (ERI) is the largest recycler in the U.S. and is launching 1800recycling.com (and the associated tollfree phone number) as a user-friendly free service to make it easy for people anywhere in the United States to find the nearest drop-off center to recycle virtually any type of material. Source: Brian Clark Howard, www.thedailygreen.com/1800recyclingelectronic-recyclers-international

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3) Buy in Bulk, cheaper, less packaging

16) Ride your Bike to Do one Errand a Week

4 )Buy Pre-owned Clothes and Items

17) Use your Toaster Over or Microwave instead of your oven whenever possible

5) Make your own Coffee 6) Don’t use Paper or Plastic cups or plates 7) Keep your Thermostat at - or above 78 Degrees

18) Keep your Refrigerator at 38 F 19) Keep your Freezer at 5 F 20) Don’t Print Emails, saves 6 cents per copy

8) Use Fans instead of A/C 9) Turn off Appliances & Electronics when not in use

21) Pay Bills On-Line 22) Don’t send Holiday Cards or Use Wrapping Paper

10) Eat Less Meat 11) Grow your own Herbs

23) Eliminate Junk Mail, there are several on-line services

12) Wash your clothes in Cold Water, its works

24) Buy, Sell and Re-Use everything (Ebay,Craigslist)

13) Do less laundry

25) Don’t over Water your Lawn

Your E-Cycling Action Plan The Consumer Electronics Association offers several tips to reduce e-waste, while preserving your identity and sensitive information from would-be thieves.

identity theft. However, there are many applications that can help you erase your personal information from these devices, such as Symantec's Wipe Info in Norton Utilities and a free cell phone data eraser tool from Recellular.

4) Include related materials. If 1) Don’t wait. If you’re no longer you’re donating a computer, include using a device, donate it as soon as you can. The value of consumer electronics declines at a fast pace. A computer that’s three years old, for instance, can be refurbished and used by students; a computer that’s six years old will most likely be recycled for parts.

2) Verify Your Recycler. There are several recognized certification programs for e-waste recyclers who are willing to use safe, market-driven recycling methods that respond to the needs of consumers, manufacturers and retailers, including the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries and the Industry Council for Electronic Equipment Recycling. 3) Protect Your Identity. Recycling devices that store personal information, including computers and smart phones, can put you at risk for

any manuals, monitors, keyboards, connection cables, software, etc. you have that you no longer need.

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Pizza Fusion

“The Right Recipe”

Green & Delicious Finally a restaurant chain that puts its vegan selections. The end result is a menu that is popular among traditional money where its mouth is. pizza lovers as well as vegan, vegetarian, Pizza Fusion not only sells gluten-free and lactose intolerant delicious gourmet pizza customers alike.

made from organic ingredients, its entire operation is a shinning example of an eco-friendly organization.

From delivering their food in companyowned hybrid cars, to purchasing renewable energy certificates to offset 100% of their power consumption to building LEED certified restaurants Pizza Fusion is accomplishing its mission of contributing to a healthier, cleaner society..

Now the #1 green franchise in North America, Michael Gordon and Vaughan Lazar, co-founders of Pizza Fusion, broke ranks with the traditional business model to create an organization built around people and the planet, hoping profits would follow. Based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Pizza Fusion is a new take on America’s favorite food – pizza. It is gourmet pizza in its purest form - untainted by artificial additives, like preservatives, growth hormones, pesticides, nitrates and trans fats (to name a few). The chain’s 75% organic menu features an eclectic variety of gourmet sandwiches, salads, desserts, beer and wine. Additionally, they offer health conscious alternatives for people with selective diets and food allergies, such as gluten-free pizza, brownies and tasty

The company has been honored with numerous other awards in its short life. Most recently the restaurant franchise has been selected as one of Nation’s Restaurant News Hot Concepts of 2010. In addition they’re received awards as the #4 Mover and Shaker by Fast Casual Magazine and for “Best Pizza” by multiple publications including The New Times.

Their mantra is not necessarily “organic”, “its offering a fresh, natural pizza, using organic ingredients,” explains Tia Diaz-Balart, Pizza Fusion’s Marketing Vice-President. The 19 unit chain expects to open 10 more locations Just visiting one of their resin 2010, including two restaurants in taurants is an education & Saudi Arabia. By 2015, the Company example of sustainable hopes to have 220 locations, said CEO practices. Belegman, a co-founder of Office Depot who has been at Pizza Fusion’s On top that, America’s favorite food is presented in a stylish, socially responsihelm for 19 months. ble package that taps into the growing The rapidly growing franchise is con- natural foods market where today, 73% tinuing its expansion by raising equity of American families choose to buy financing for a corporate store expansion program and through aggressive healthier foods.” area developer, multi-unit operator and Still the Company continues to work franchising opportunities. tirelessly to dispel public perception

Pizza Fusion's Impressive List of Eco-Friendly Practices -

Delivering food in company owned hybrid vehicles

Offsetting 100% of energy usage with the purchase of renewable wind energy certificates

Recycling and giving customers discounts for bringing back their pizza boxes to recycle them

Using only eco-friendly cleaners to sanitize our stores

Using 100% post-consumer recycled paper in our collateral

Selling and providing employees only with eco-apparel made from 100% organic cotton

Serving food in plastic-like containers made from 100% corn starch that decompose in landfills in only 50 days

Using only spudware utensils that are made 100% from potatoes that biodegrade in 50 days

Using 100% post consumer toilet paper and paper towels in all bathrooms

Printing in-store graphics on a banner material made from 100% recycled plastic soda bottles and printed using non-VOC inks

15 The box to the below is an impressive list of environmental initiatives used when building-out their corporate or franchise owned stores. If you are in the market for a sustainable business opportunity, Pizza Fusion may be the perfect fit.

“We

would love nothing more than to have a Pizza Fusion within every square mile of South Florida”, explains Tia Diaz-Balart.• By Cindy Ragan

Pizza Fusion Builds According to LEED Standards

myths that the word “organic” means expensive and not as tasty as its nonorganic counter parts. While the average check is $25, like other quick food chains, Pizza Fusion offers value meals such as its $5 combo that includes a personal pizza and a salad. Pizza Fusion has shown tremendous growth since its inception in 2006. While most restaurants have seen a downturn in same store sales, Pizza Fusion has excelled. For the 12 months ended June 30th, 2010, system-wide sales increased to nearly $11 million, an increase of 46% over the prior 12-month period, and same store sales increased approximately 11%, performing better than fast casual industry trends. Perhaps most impressive is their long list of eco-friendly practices.

Ÿ Build-outs that are 95% post-consumer content and locally manufactured Ÿ Using FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified wood to build our cabinets and wood fixtures Ÿ Using only Energy Star Certified appliances Ÿ Using insulation made from recycled blue jeans Ÿ Using the most efficient HVAC unit on the market Ÿ Using 30% recaptured industrial concrete Ÿ Using ceiling panels made from 74% recycled aluminum cans and 24% post industrial metals Ÿ Installing USG Gypsum Board made from pre-used drywall Ÿ Using ceiling baffles made from recycled composite board Ÿ Eliminating the use of water heaters and air heating units by recycling heat from our ovens to warm the restaurants and heat the water Ÿ Using CF (Compact Fluorescent) bulbs in our stores which saves on energy consumption Ÿ Using seat cushions made from soybean oil instead of petroleum based foam Ÿ Installing counter tops made from 100% recycled detergent bottles Ÿ Using panels made from recycled materials and produced with a minimal environmental footprint to build shelves and counter tops in our stores Ÿ Using a greywater system that recycles waste water from our sinks into our toilets and reduces 1/3 of our restaurants’ water waste annually Ÿ Using milk based paints with no VOCs Ÿ Using furniture in our stores made from reclaimed wood Ÿ Implementing a cradle-to-cradle program where we reuse glass bottles from our stores to create flooring tiles for our future locations Ÿ Installing a smart lighting system in our bathrooms that automatically turns off when the bathroom is vacant Ÿ Installing bamboo veneer face coverings for fixtures

Pizza Fusion South Florida Locations: “Pizza Fusion is currently leading the restaurant industry in environmental practices, including building all its restaurants to meet strict LEED standards, which has proven to provide about a 30 percent annual savings on utility expenses at Pizza Fusion vs. traditional restaurants.”

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UP YOUR WATER! Water is the second most important substance to sustain human life. After all, water makes up 70% of the human body. The recent explosion in the bottled water market is testament to the fact that people get how important clean water is to their health. Yet most people have no idea what is contained in the water they drink, much less the role pH ‘acid and alkalinity’ plays in our bodies, our health and our water. Mr. Adam James, a local researcher, converts everyday tap water (which includes chlorine) from highly acidic water, into healthy, healing, alkaline water. “Mr. Adam James, what does acid and alkalinity have to do with the water we drink”? “The tissues and organs of our bodies do best if they are sustained at a more alkaline rather than acidic pH environment. The term “pH” refers to the level of acidity and alkalinity in any environment. The pH scale goes from zero to 14 with zero being the most acidic and 14 being the most alkaline. The human body must maintain a balance in the mid ranges of this pH scale - a bit over 7.0. The trick is to maintain a balance that is higher in alkaline pH than acid pH, through diet and fluid consumption.”

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“Foods which are alkaline nourish and strengthen the body and give us plenty of energy. Acidic foods on the other hand metabolize into acidic residue that is toxic and leads to stress on our organs which can lead to disease. An overly acidic body is a toxic body. Microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and yeast thrive in an acidic medium, as do cancer cells. However, they do not thrive in an alkaline environment.”

“Ionized, alkalized water neutralizes an over abundance of acidity. Over a reasonably short time, drinking this water promotes maintenance of good health and empowers the body to heal itself. This is because our bodies are meant to operate in an alkaline environment. But, as was stated before, it becomes acidified by simply living our daily lives. Alkalized water is like giving your body a relaxing vacation with every glass.”

Mr. Adam James continues, “Unfortunately, many of the typical American foods are acidic. These include, meats, poultry, dairy products, fried foods, sugars of all kinds, refined flour products, including pastas and breads, and all junk food. Alkaline foods are more healthy. They include vegetables, goods oils, such as olive oil, nuts and legumes and ALKALIZED WATER.”

“Finally”, Mr. Adam James continues, “the extra oxygen molecules present in ionized water promote better energy and enhance alertness. Perhaps most importantly, it is a well known medical fact that disease thrives in an acidic environment, but it can not in an oxygenated alkaline body.

What about what we drink? “As we all know, there are many types of water available to us today. Yet what most people do not know is that their water can either be a great source for alkalinity or a destructive source of acidity. Fresh drinking water production is increasingly more difficult to supply because of population growth. In addition, some bottled water can be worse than tap water. Purified water, reverse osmosis or distilled water should be completely avoided. It is water that has had all the minerals removed. And without minerals our bodies become acidic and therefore, toxic. “Basically, degenerative diseases are the result of acid waste building up within us,” states Mr. Adam James. We gradually build up these acids as we age by eating the wrong foods, drinking the wrong beverage. Stress and negative emotions contribute even more acidity. Coffee, tea, soda and alcoholic beverages are examples of very acidic beverages.” A Paid Advertorial

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Renewables 2010 Global Status Report

Annual Report by REN21 The Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st but from a large base. Other renewables account for 2.6 percent Century (REN21) is a global policy network that provides and are growing very rapidly in developed countries and in a forum for international leadership on renewable energy. some developing countries. On July 15, 2010 they published their annual report Renewable's 2010 Global Status Report. Below are excerpts Worldwide Growth of Renewable Energy from the report’s finding on renewable energy around the The year 2009 was unprecedented in the history of world. renewable energy, despite the headwinds posed by the global financial crisis, lower oil prices, and slow progress Renewable Energy’s Final Consumption with climate policy. Indeed, as other economic sectors Renewable energy supplies 19 percent of global final energy declined around the world, existing renewable capacity consumption, counting traditional biomass, large hydropower, continued to grow at rates close to those in previous years, and “new” renewables (small hydro, modern biomass, wind, including grid-connected solar PV (53 %), wind power (32 solar, geothermal, and biofuels).1 (See Figure 1 below) Of this %), solar hot water/heating (21%), geothermal power (4 %), 19 percent, traditional biomass, used primarily for cooking and and hydropower (3 %) (see Figure #2 below). Annual heating, accounts for approximately 13 percent and is growing production of ethanol and biodiesel increased 10 % and 9 slowly or even declining in some regions as biomass is used %, respectively, despite layoffs and ethanol plant closures more efficiently or is replaced by more modern energy forms. in the United States and Brazil (See Figure 2 below). Hydropower represents 3.2 percent and is growing modestly

Renewable Status Report The Executive Summary v For the second year in a row, in both the United States and Europe, more renewable power capacity was added than conventional power capacity (coal, gas, nuclear). Renewables accounted for 60 % of newly installed power capacity in Europe in 2009, and nearly 20 % of annual power production. v China added 37 GW of renewable power capacity, more than any other country in the world, to reach 226 GW of total renewables capacity. Globally, nearly 80 GW of renewable capacity was added, including 31 GW of hydro and 48 GW of non-hydro capacity. v Wind power additions reached a record high of 38 GW. China was the top market, with 13.8 GW added, representing more than one-third of the world market — up from just a 2 % market share in 2004. The United States was second, with 10 GW added. The share of wind power generation in several countries reached record highs, including 6.5 % in Germany and 14 % in Spain. v Solar PV additions reached a record high of 7 GW. Germany was the top market, with 3.8 GW added, or more than half the global market. Other large markets were Italy, Japan, the United States, Czech Republic, and Belgium. Spain, the world leader in 2008, saw installations plunge to a low level in 2009 after a policy cap was exceeded. v Biofuels production contributed the energy equivalent of 5 % of world gasoline output. v Almost all renewable energy industries experienced manufacturing growth in 2009, despite the continuing global economic crisis, although many capital expansion plans were scaled back or postponed. Impaired access to equity markets, difficulty in obtaining finance, and industry consolidations negatively affected almost all companies. v Nearly 11 GW of solar PV was produced, a 50 % increase over 2008. First Solar (USA) became the first firm ever to produce over 1 GW in a single year. Major crystalline module price declines took place, by 50–60 % by some estimates, from highs of $3.50 per watt in 2008 to lows approaching $2 per watt. v Wind power received more than 60 % of utility-scale renewables investment in 2009 (excluding small projects), due mostly to rapid expansion in China. v Investment totals in utility-scale solar PV declined relative to 2008, partly an artifact of large drops in the

costs of solar PV. However, this decline was offset by record investment in small-scale (rooftop) solar PV projects. v Investment in new biofuels plants declined from 2008 rates, as corn ethanol production capacity was not fully utilized in the United States and several firms went bankrupt. The Brazilian sugar ethanol industry likewise faced economic troubles, with no growth despite ongoing expansion plans. Europe faced similar softening in biodiesel, with low production capacity utilization. v "Green stimulus" efforts since late-2008 by many of the world's major economies totaled close to $200 billion, although most stimulus was slow to start and less than 10 % of green stimulus funds was spent during 2009. v By 2009, over 85 countries had some type of policy target, up from 45 countries in 2005. Many national targets are for shares of electricity production, typically 5–30 percent, but range as high as 90 percent. Other targets are for shares of total primary or final energy supply (typically 10–20 percent), specific installed capacities of various technologies, or total amounts of energy production from renewables. Most recent targets aim for 2020 and beyond. Many targets also exist at the state, provincial, and local levels. v At least 83 countries have some type of policy to promote renewable power generation. The most common policy is the feed-in tariff, which has been enacted in many new countries and regions in recent years. By early 2010, at least 50 countries and 25 states/provinces had feed-in tariffs, more than half of these adopted only since 2005. Strong momentum for feed-in tariffs continues around the world as countries continue to establish or revise policies. States and provinces have been adopting feed-in tariffs in increasing numbers as well. v Renewable energy has an important role in providing modern energy access to the billions of people in developing countries that continue to depend on more traditional sources of energy, both for households and small industries. The number of rural households served by renewable energy is difficult to estimate, but runs into the tens of millions considering all forms of renewables. Micro-hydro configured into villagescale or county-scale mini-grids serves many of these. More than 30 million households get lighting and cooking from biogas made in household-scale digesters. An estimated 3 million households get power from small solar PV systems. Biomass cook stoves are used by 40 percent of the world’s population. continued on page 20

Top Countries With Renewable Power The top five countries for renewable power capacity in 2009, including small hydropower, were China, the United States, Germany, Spain, and India. When all scales of hydro are included, the top countries for total existing capacity were China, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Japan.

In the European Union, renewables accounted for more than 60 percent of newly installed capacity during 2009, and in the United States, wind power alone was the largest source of new capacity additions. China added an estimated 37 GW of grid-connected renewable capacity in 2009, for a total of 226 GW (See Figure 4 below).

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Solar Photovoltaic Power Solar PV generates electricity in well over 100 countries and continues to be the fastest growing power-generation technology in the world. Between 2004 and 2009, grid-connected PV capacity increased at an annual average rate of 60 percent. An estimated 7 GW of grid-tied capacity was added in 2009, increasing the existing total by 53 percent to some 21 GW (off-grid PV accounts for an additional 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 GW). This was the largest volume of solar PV ever added in one year and came despite a precipitous decline in the Spanish market relative to 2008. Solar PV accounted for about 16 percent of all new electric power capacity additions in Europe in 2009.

Solar Heating and Cooling Solar hot water technologies are becoming widespread and contribute significantly to hot water production in several countries. China, Germany, Turkey, Brazil and India led the market for newly installed capacity during 2008, and China, Turkey, Germany, Japan, and Greece led total installations by the end of that year.

South Florida Ranks #1 in LEED Projects In March 2010, the American City Business Journals published a list of 41 metropolitan areas it ranked based on the ACBJ "Green City Index." This index takes into account statistics in 20 different indicators of a city's "greenness," including adoption of green technologies, utilization of environmentally sound practices, and air and water quality. While the MSA represented by Miami-Ft.Lauderdale-Pompano only ranked 30th on the list, it ranked number one in LEED certified projects completed. LEED means ‘Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design’, it is a designation earned from the U.S. Green Building Council which is the recognized authority, internationally, for green building. (To read the complete article and review the rankings in detail, go to the following web site: http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/datacenter/green_cities.html)

Commercial projects, totaling 65 buildings, represent the lion’s share of LEED certifications in South Florida. The list on the following page groups the projects by county. A fairly equal split shows Miami-Dade slightly in the lead with 23 projects, followed closely by Broward and Palm Beach Counties with 20 each, and finally two LEED certified buildings in St. Lucie County. Commercial projects include offices, multi-unit residences, hotels, retail buildings, health care centers, and restaurants. Currently there are five educational buildings LEED certified in South Florida, and all of them are located in Palm Beach County. The table below lists the facility, the city, the project type, and the level of certification. LEED has four levels of certification: platinum (highest level), gold, silver, or certified (lowest level). LEED for homes is a separate certification. Currently, there are nine LEED certified homes in South Florida (see table below) sprinkled among Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties.

Project

LEED Certified Schools in South Florida City Project Type

Level of Certif.

Pine Crest Prep. School

Boca Raton

Multi-Use

Gold

St. Andrews School

Boca Raton

Educational K-12

Gold

Multi-Use

Silver

Temple Beth-El West Campus Boca Raton Pine Jog Elementary School

West Palm Bch. Education K-12

Gold

C. Lynn College of Nursing

Boca Raton

Gold

Higher Education

LEED Certified Homes in South Florida Builder Zahn Development Royal Professional Builders Chael, Cooper, & Associates Cribb Construction Palmetto Homes Tradition Construction Co. Venture Concepts International Gabriel Boano - Art & Tec, Inc GL Homes

City Lighthouse Pt. Port St. Lucie South Miami Jupiter Miami Port St. Lucie Manalapan Bay Harbor Islands Boynton Beach

Project Type Custom Custon / Spec Gut-Rehab Custom Affordable Custom Custom Custom Affordable

Leve of Certif. Certified Certified Gold Gold Silver Platinum Silver Silver Platinum

Source: The Lists of LEED Projects in South Florida are compliments of U.S. Green Building Council, South Florida Chapter. Listings are as of April 2010, except for the Zahn home certified July 2010.

LEED Certified Commerical Projects In South Florida

City

Project Type

Level of Certif.

County

SunTrust Promenade at Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek

Multi-Use

Silver

Broward

Kohl's Department Store - Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek

Retail

Certified

Broward

Promenade at Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek

Multi-Use

Silver

Broward

ProLogis Park Sawgrass -Bldg 1a

Coral Springs

Industrial

Silver

Broward

ProLogis Park Sawgrass -Bldg 1b

Coral Springs

Industrial

Gold

Broward

Davie

Commercial Office

Silver

Broward

Deerfield Beach

Multi-Use Residence

Silver

Broward

300 Las Olas Place

Ft Lauderdale

Multi-Use

Gold

Broward

300 Las Olas Place

Ft. Lauderdale

Multi-Use

Gold

Broward

Pine Crest Prep Central Energy Plant

Ft. Lauderdale

Multi-Use

Gold

Broward

Kohl's Department Store - Hollywood

Hollywood

Retail

Certified

Broward

Liberty Center at Monarch Lakes

Miramar

Commercial Office

Gold

Broward

Lexus Service Training Facility

Miramar

Multi-Use

Gold

Broward

Kohl's Department Store - Miramar

Miramar

Retail

Certified

Broward

Pembroke Pines

Multi-Use

Silver

Broward

Plantation

Retail

Silver

Broward

Lake Shore Plaza 11

Sunrise

Commercial Office

Silver

Broward

Republic Services Headquarters

Sunrise

Commercial Office

Silver

Broward

Cleveland Clinic Florida Fourth Floor

Weston

Health Care

Silver

Broward

Pizza Fusion, Weston

Weston

Multi-Use

Gold

Broward

Perkins + Will Miami Office

Coral Gables

Commercial Office

Gold

Miami-Dade

Silva Architects/Fraga Engineers Offices

Coral Gables

Commercial Office

Gold

Miami-Dade

355 Alhambra

Coral Gables

Commercial Office

Gold

Miami-Dade

Douglas Entrance - Transwestern

Coral Gables

Commercial Office

Silver

Miami-Dade

Kirksey Miami

Coral Gables

Commercial Office

Silver

Miami-Dade

Multi-Purpose and Practice Facility

Coral Gables

Multi-Use

Gold

Miami-Dade

Kohl's Department Store - Hialeah

Hialeah

Retail

Silver

Miami-Dade

Sunrise Commons Apartments

Homestead

Multi-Use Residence

Silver

Miami-Dade

Kohl's Department Store - Homestead

Homestead

Retail

Certified

Miami-Dade

Kohl's Department Store - Kendall

Kendall

Retail

Silver

Miami-Dade

HOK Miami Office

Miami

Commercial Office

Certified

Miami-Dade

1000 Waterford

Miami

Commercial Office

Gold

Miami-Dade

701 Brickell

Miami

Commercial Office

Certified

Miami-Dade

1221 Brickell

Miami

Commercial Office

Silver

Miami-Dade

Wachovia Financial Center

Miami

Multi-Use

Gold

Miami-Dade

Knoll Miami Showroom

Miami

Multi-Use

Silver

Miami-Dade

Clinical Research Building

Miami

Multi-Use

Certified

Miami-Dade

1450 Brickell

Miami

Multi-Use

Gold

Miami-Dade

Miami Green

Miami

Multi-Use

Silver

Miami-Dade

2121 Biscayne Staples Retail

Miami

Retail

Gold

Miami-Dade

The Miami Heat Goes Green

Miami

Stadium/Arena

Certified

Miami-Dade

North Miami

Commercial Office

Silver

Miami-Dade

North Miami Beach

Restaurant

Certified

Miami-Dade

Lynn Financial Center

Boca Raton

Commercial Office

Gold

Palm Beach

Boca Village Corporate Center

Boca Raton

Commercial Office

Silver

Palm Beach

Boca Colonnades

Boca Raton

Commercial Office

Gold

Palm Beach

Liberty Proterty Trust, So. FL Office

Boca Raton

Commercial Office

Gold

Palm Beach

Boynton Beach

Commercial Office

Gold

Palm Beach

Sequil Systems

Delray Beach

Commercial Office

Gold

Palm Beach

Seagate Hotel

Delray Beach

Hotel/Resort

Certified

Palm Beach

Seagate Hotel

Delray Beach

Hotel/Resort

Certified

Palm Beach

Lake Park

Retail

Certified

Palm Beach

Pizza Fusion, Palm Beach Gardens

Palm Beach Gardens

Multi-Use

Silver

Palm Beach

Double Tree Executive Meeting Center

Palm Beach Gardens

Multi-Use

Silver

Palm Beach

Gander Mountain

Palm Beach Gardens

Retail

Certified

Palm Beach

Wellington

Restaurant

Certified

Palm Beach

Melvin J. And Claire Levine Complex

West Palm Beach

Animal Care

Gold

Palm Beach

Ecoplex

West Palm Beach

Commercial Office

Gold

Palm Beach

Suffolk Construction at One Harvard Cir

West Palm Beach

Commercial Office

Silver

Palm Beach

DPR Construction, Inc, - South Florida

West Palm Beach

Commercial Office

Gold

Palm Beach

Palm Healthcare Pavilion

West Palm Beach

Multi-Use

Silver

Palm Beach

American Lung Assoc./Quantum Foundation

West Plam Beach

Commercial Office

Gold

Palm Beach

Pine Jog Environmental Education Center

West Plam Beach

Multi-Use

Gold

Palm Beach

Fort Pierce

Campus/Corporation

Certified

St. Lucie County

Port St. Lucie

Multi-Use

Silver

St. Lucie County

Project

Pirtle Office Building Tallman Pines

Broward County South Regional Library Kohl's Department Store - Plantation

Gazit Group USA Pizza Fusion, North Maimi Beach

EDI Florida Office

Kohl's Department Store - Lake Park

Pizza Fusion, Wellington

IFAS Biologica &Agricultural Torrey Pines Inst. For Molecular Studies

Local ‘Green’ Businessman Chosen as ‘Top 20 under 40 Professionals’ by the Miami Herald (April 2010) but is now being repurposed for construction. Plyboo, is plywood made from bamboo, a rapidly renewable resource. It is made by boiling bamboo strips and laminating them together.

Nicholas (Nick) Gunia, a distributor of sustainable building products and cofounder of the non-profit Dream in Green, epitomizes the new ‘green entrepreneur’. He has turned his passion for sustainability into a successful regional business while sharing his expertise and resources with thousands of residents of South Florida, including teachers and school children who participate in the Dream in Green’s Green Schools Challenge program. As Nick explains, “in light of the severe threat posed by global warming, it is incumbent upon us to take the lead, not just in our community, but across the State and the Country. Currently 35 years old, Nick is a graduate of the University of Miami Law School. He began his career at the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York City. In 2003, Nick relocated to Miami to serve as Vice President and General Counsel of K.G. International, Inc., a leading Miami-based marketing and distribution firm.

Bamboo is considered by many to be the world’s most environmentally-friendly wood. It is the fastest growing plant on Earth and has been known to grow 4 feet in 24 hours. Bamboo thrives from sea level to as high as 4,000 meters and is distributed across tropical, subtropical, and mild temperate zones covering some 61.75 million acres worldwide.

Water – Fast Becoming a Scarce

Sheraton, and Carlisle Development Resource Group, the sixth largest affordable housing developer in the nation. 97% of water on the Earth is salt water, and only 3% is fresh water. Of the fresh Why Conserve Natural Resources water, slightly over two thirds is frozen in glaciers and polar ice caps. The As the President of Alterna remaining unfrozen fresh water is mainly Corp, Nick understands the found mainly as ground water, with only challenges faced by the demands a small fraction present above ground or of an exploding population and in the air. (Source: Wikipedia) the limited supply of natural resources.

Almost half of the world's original forests have been cut down (approximately 7.4 billion acres), and an average of 39.5 million acres are added to the loss column each year. The destruction of forests releases tons of carbon dioxide into the Earth's atmosphere. Deforestation also reduces the diversity of plant and animal species in these rich habitats. According to a report by the World Wildlife Fund. "The U.S. leads the Resource conservation products way in wood consumption, representing include wood flooring, paneling, veneer, almost one third of the global woodand plywood made from rapidly buying market,” renewable sources such as coconut palm trees and bamboo. Renewable Timber Products In 2006, Nick launched Alterna Corp. and fulfilled a longtime dream of combining his passion for environmental sustainability with his career in distribution. The company distributes green building products throughout the Southeast, Latin America and the Caribbean. His products fall into two important categories, namely water conservation and resource conservation.

Water conservation products include a full line of green plumbing products from Caroma dual flush toilets to high efficiency facets and showerheads. Alterna’s clients include Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer, Starwood Hotels, such as the St. Regis and

Fresh water is a renewable resource, yet the world's supply of clean, fresh water is steadily decreasing. Water demand already exceeds supply in many parts of the world, and as the world population continues to rise, so too does the water demand. v Americans now use 127% percent more water than we did in 1950. v About 95% percent of the water entering our homes goes down the drain. v Older toilets can use over 3 gallons of clean water with every flush, while new toilets use as little as 1 gallon.

v Leaky faucets that drip at the rate of In response to deforestation, several one drop per second can waste up to products are being used instead of the 2,700 gallons of water each year. traditional woods such as oak, cherry, maple, and teak. Durapalm, is from the wood of coconut trees that have outlived their coconut producing lifetimes. In the past, this wood was considered waste continued on page 25

Health & v A water-efficient dishwasher will use as little as 4 gallons per wash cycle, whereas some older models use up to 13 gallons per cycle.

program encourages children to make their schools more environmentally friendly. Last year, the initiative served 50,000 students and teachers and v Many people in the world exist on helped save $430,000 in energy costs. 3 three gallons of water per day or In addition to donating his time to less. We can use that amount in one Dream in Green, Nick is very active in flush of the toilet. the local sustainable building vOver a quarter of all the clean, community. From 2008-2009, Nick drinkable water you use in your home served as Chairman of the Miami is used to flush the toilets. Branch of the South Florida Chapter of List Source, Jon Clift and Amanda Cuthbert, authors the U.S. Green Building Council. He of Water: Use Less—Save More also served as Director of the South Florida Chapter, which promotes green School Children Prove to be building through unsurpassed Important Green Advocates educational programming and community outreach. Nick also serves as a member of the Green Commission Nick is also Co-founder and Chairfor the City of Miami and the man of Dream in Green, a MiamiSustainablity Committee for the City of based non-profit organization, that is Miami Beach. focused on expanding its Green Schools Challenge. This unique pro- Nick’s active participation in both and the community, gram educates K-12 students about en- business vironmental and energy challenges by demonstrate his proactive commitment getting them directly involved in solu- to sustainability, not just in South tions to those challenges at their Florida, but across the nation.• schools. Currently in its fifth year, the By Cindy Ragan

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Calendar of Green Events Annual Green Expo - Green Institute Palm Beach State College October 9th, 2010 10 AM to 4 PM Green Institute of Palm Beach State College 4200 Congress Ave Lake Worth, FL 33461

Topic: Increase Cash Flow with Green Tax Benefits Miami-Dade and the Keys Branch Meeting October 20, 2010, 5:30 PM - 08:00 PM University of Miami School of Architecture, Stanley and Jewell Glasgow Lecture Hall, 1223 Dickinson Drive Coral Gables Free to members $10.00 non-members

Global Climate Change Party Fort Lauderdale Beach Park Sunday 10-10-10, 5:30 PM GREENFEST, Hosted by 350.org, 4 PM Bike Ride 5:30 PM Rally at Sunset for Clean Energy 1100 Seabreeze Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale

Sustainable Florida Conference Presented by FPL October 13-14, 2010, Wed 9-5:00 PM, Thurs. 9-3:300 PM Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, 400 RCA Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens, 33410

Where Innovation Meets Humanity NEXT-GEN- EXPO

Topic: Sustainable Rating Systems Treasure Coast Branch Meeting October 21, 2010, 5:30 PM - 08:00 PM Indiana River State College Free to members $10.00 non-members

USGBC South Florida Chapter - Annual Meeting, All Members, All Branches October 23rd, 2010 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM Bonnet House, 900 N. Birch Rd. Ft. Lauderdale, 33304 Free For Members, $50.00 Non-Members, Includes Annual Membership

Topic: Hallow-Green Costume Party Palm Beach Branch Meeting

October 15,16, 17, 2010, Fri 11-5, Sat 10-6, Sun. 10-4 Industry, Government, Entertainment & Technology Coming Together Star Studios, Congress Ave West Palm Beach, FL 33484 www.next-gen-expo.com

Sustainable South Florida Awards

October 29th, 2010 5:30 PM - 08:00 PM Costume Party, Hotel Biba, West Palm Beach Free Entry, Music, Drinks, Prizes

United States Green Building Council Meetings (USGBCsf.org) for November

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce October 21, 2010 Awards to businesses that are have contributed to sustainability /green practices in South Florida. For more info. 305-577-5466 or go to www.miamichamber com

Green League of Broward Monthly Meeting, October 25th, 2010 7:30-9:30 PM First Presbyterian Church, 401 SE 15th Ave, Ft. Lauderdale 33301 GreenBroward.net

United States Green Building Council Meetings (USGBCsf.org) for October Topic: Annual Meeting - Social Gathering Broward Branch Meeting October 19th, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Yolo Lounge, 335 E .Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, $10.00 Members - Includes Appetizers $20.00 Non-Members

Topic: Green Initiatives Palm Beach Zoo Palm Beach Branch Meeting November 11, 2010 6:30 PM – 8 PM Palm Beach Zoo Free to members, $10.00 for non-members Location and Topic: TBD

Topic: TBD Broward Branch Meeting November 16th, 2010 6:00 PM-8:30 PM Location and Topic: TBD Free to members $10.00 non-members

Topic: Demand Load Incentives Miami-Dade and Keys Branch - Annual Meeting N o v e m b e r 1 7 t h , 2 0 1 0 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Members Free – Non-Members $20.00

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A Farm In Downtown Ft. Lauderdale? Chelsea and Fred Marando started their farmer’s market only a year ago and already they are feeding over 200 families each weekend. Their secret is a unique combination of wholesome fun for the kids, fresh and organic fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices, and locally produced specialty foods. While the farm was born out of necessity (both of the Marandos lost their job last year), it is a labor of love, with deep roots in the local and sustainability movements.

While buying local is not always possible, especially during Florida’s hot summers when the sun is just too strong for many crops, by October the market will feature only locally-grown produce. “Right now, many of the fruits and vegetables we sell are from up Marando Farm is not just a farmer’s market. From its quaint north, but by winter, the cycle will reverse itself, and we Country Store, to the rows of lush vegetation that hang from will be feeding the north,” explains Chelsea. their hydroponics garden, to the pens of chickens, pigs and ducks, this market feels more like a real farm. Not to In addition to selling produce, the Marandos distribute mention an aquatic area where they hope to raise tilapia, organic raw milk and other meat products that are grass fed a campfire that boils peanuts, and small ponds that float through a coop program. lettuce and herb seed beds waiting to be transplanted. Their Country Store carries fresh baked breads On one acre of land in downtown Ft. Lauderdale, just south of Broward General Hospital, the farm’s hydroponics system grows zucchini, squash, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, radishes, and herbs, just to name a few. In hundreds of tiered pots in rows labeled “ T o m a t o Terrace," " P e p p e r Parkway,” and“Eggplant Ave,”the couple grows most of their own vegetables. This hydroponics s y s t e m produces the equivalent of 10 acres of conventional farming. Hydroponics farming doesn’t’ require any land or soil and 85% less water than conventional farming, thereby preserving precious resources. The couple’s mission is two-fold: 1) becoming self-sufficient by living off the land, from producing bio-fuels (eventually) to growing all of their own food and teaching others how to do the same, and 2) supporting the local economy and reducing the greenhouse gas emissions required to get food from its origin to your plate. Buying fresh food means reducing packaging and energy used for processing, explains Chelsea. Their efforts are part of the eat-local movement, which has gained momentum in the last couple of years. Choosing organic foods means helping promote organic agriculture and responsible land use. "Our goal is for people to understand where their food comes from and how hard farmers work to get it to them," says Chelsea. "Yes, you can go to Publix, but you'll get your food from huge commercial growers. When our zucchini is in full bloom, why are we getting it from Honduras? You don't know that farmer."

and other specialties produced locally, such as organic granola, hummus, honey, fruit jams and butters, organic nuts, chips and oils, mustards, and seeds. The Marandos are hoping to expand by turning a vacant part of the property into a community garden, where various groups can tend plots of their own. And Chelsea plans to become certified with Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, a program through which she could visit local schools and talk about farming. As a Master Gardener, Chelsea teaches children the importance of growing one’s own food. A patch of land is roped off for a children’s conventional garden, where kids can get their hands dirty while learning how food grows. Schools are encouraged to bring their classes to the farm for tours.

Farming comes somewhat naturally to the Marandos. Fred grew up on a family farm in Indiana, and Chelsea learned about hydroponics and vertical growing at the University of Florida, where she studied environmental science. Their 3 1/2 year old son, Max, is learning farming first hand. His job is chasing the animals and greeting shoppers with his adorable smile. Next year, the Marandos are expecting a playmate for Max. Shopping at Marandos Farmer’s Market is becoming a weekend destination for the whole family. “Kid’s love coming to our market, says Fred Marando. Where else can they go in Ft. Lauderdale and see pigs rolling in the dirt, hens laying eggs, rabbits running free, a fish pond, and a ladybug farm?”

"It's really about a community coming together," Chelsea explains. "Whether it's the whole state or a couple of local farmers — it’s about taking care of ourselves." By Cindy Ragan

Marando Farms

An Urban Farmer’s Market A One Acre Oasis that Feeds Over 200 Local Families

A Working Farm in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale Huge Selection of Affordable Organic & Conventional Produce Not Just a Farmer’s Market Just a Farmer’s Market... Hydroponic Not Farming - Hundreds of tiered pots hang with vegetables in rows using one-tenth of the land required by traditional farming methods. Hydroponics Farming - Hundreds of tiered pots hang with Hydroponics also preserves land, soil, and water vegetables in rows using one-tenth of the land required by traditional farming methods. Hydroponics also preserves land, soil, and water Organic Market - Gorgeous organic and conventional fruits and vegetables, herbs & eggs from local farmers, when possible, or grown on-site Organic Market - Gorgeous organic and conventional fruits and vegetables, herbs & eggs from local farmers, when possible, or grown on-site Country Store - Only locally-produced foods and organic specialities such as Honey, Granola,Fruit Butters & Jams, Organic Nuts, Chips,Oils, Breads, Country Store - Only locally-produced foods and organic specialities Hummus, Mustards and Seed such as Honey, Granola,Fruit Butters & Jams, Organic Nuts, Chips, Oils, Breads, Hummus, Mustards and Seeds Animal Farm - From the Pigs and Chickens, to Ducks, Fish, Rabbits and Turtles, you’ll feel like you’re on a real farm Animal Farm - From the Pigs and Chickens, to Ducks, Fish, Rabbits and Turtles, you’ll feel like you’re on a real farm Sustainability - The owners’ mission is to live sustainably by becoming self reliant on their food and teaching others how to is do the Sustainability - The owners’ mission to same live sustainably by becoming self reliant on their food and teaching others how to do the same Localization - The Farm supports the local economy, thereby eliminating theLocalization use of so many fossil They buytheeverything possible fromeliminating local farms - Thefuels. Farm supports local economy, thereby and vendors and share their excess food with local charities. the use of so many fossil fuels. They buy everything possible from local farms and vendors and share their excess food with local charities. Nursery - Full Service nursery, wholesale Palms and Plants Nursery - Full Service nursery, wholesale Palms and Plants Kid’s Garden/Classroom - A separate vegetable garden just for kids toGarden/Classroom learn about growing their own- food. Co-owner Chelsea Marando is a Kid’s A separate vegetable garden just for Master Gardener who teaches farming and has classes tour the farm kids to learn about growing their own food. Co-owner Chelsea Marando is a Master Gardener who teaches farming and has classes tour the farm

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