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While the economic crash of late has been tough on business and American families alike, I have enjoyed seeing the reemergence of our economy that has readopted old ways of doing business through local product sourcing, increased social responsibility and environmental standards, and the re-purposing of old products. I like the sense of community and [...]
Take a post war building in the South Beach historic art deco district and completely renovate the Clifton Hotel’s 35- room interior to earth friendly materials and as a result the first LEED certified building in the city of Miami Beach, is born. After its multi-million dollar renovation the Clifton South Beach Hotel re-opened as a leader in [...]
Electronics > Make it a habit to turn off the lights when you’re leaving any room for 15 minutes or more. > Suggest policy changes and invest in buying Energy Star-rated lightbulbs which use at least two-thirds less energy than regular lighting. > Utilize natural light when you can or place lights on timers / [...]
Nearly 1 million signatures were collected in support of the ballot initiative know as the California Right to Know Campaign. The bill which is slated to go on the November 6 ballot, would require foods made with genetically modified ingredients (known as GMO) to be labeled. The bill states that its purpose is to allow [...]
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