Central Florida Green Guide

Has your child waited until the last minute to start looking for books on his summer reading list? Are you looking for books to fill out your homeschool curriculum for the beginning of the school year? Have you been looking for a favorite book, a book long out of print, or an old record [...]

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What child wouldn’t love to hear that phrase! With cardboardesign, they can! I stumbled across Cardboardesign  (yes, that is how it is spelled) and was immediately drawn into their website. They make furniture completely out of recycled cardboard! They also make kid-friendly products such as dollhouses, playhouses, chairs, etc., that are made from recycled cardboard [...]

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Here is a volunteer opportunity AND a thrifty bargain opportunity for the “green bookworms and recycling fans!” that I have a finger in somewhat… a “Green Elephant Benefit Booksale” so we can reduce, recycle and reread!
WHO IS DOING IT?
The oldest community service group based out of First Unitarian is called “The Alliance.” Members are people [...]

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Florida School of Holistic Living is holding a rummage sale as a fundraiser. The flier went across my desk a little while ago and then I got distracted amassing things to donate both from myself personally, and then from The Alliance Continuuing Bazaar thrift shop over at First Unitarian.
My foyer looks nuts, and my car [...]

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I have been wearing glasses since I was six. I’m now thirty-two, so that’s creeping up to three decades of glasses wearing! I started out hating it, but over the years it’s become a part of my identity some how.
Cat, glasses wearer.
I was recently at the mall at Lenscrafters ordering a new pair because [...]

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Last month we were pleased to report that Timmy’s Toy Chest would begin stocking earth-friendly options in it’s Lake Mary toy store.  Owner Lin Hanzelko just announced that they are taking their green initiative a few steps further:
“In an effort to go green we have come up with some new ideas at Timmy’s.  We started thinking green in the [...]

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The Jewish Community Center of Orlando will once again host its Family Festival, this year with the need for more space, they are moving to Lake Eola. Free live entertainment will be provided by Walt Disney World with Mr. Richard and Jack Hartman!The festival will feature rides, games, crafting areas, and local artists displays. They [...]

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Walt Disney World recently hosted an Evironmental Products & Services Expo exclusively for Disney Cast Members and their families.  The Expo welcomed over 1,500 attendees and featured 50 companies, related non-profits and internal Disney partners. 
“The goal of the Expo is to have Cast walk away motivated to go out and do something new that benefits [...]

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I recently cleaned out my closets (nesting some may say, baby #3 is due very soon) and with impeccable timing, my friend and neighbor Sammy recently opened her own consignment shop. I just received my first check and I must say that I am thrilled to be clutter-free and have a little extra spending cash [...]

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Need compost but don’t have space to do it yourself? Don’t want to buy it?
Since 1992, yard waste has been collected from Orange County homes and composted. The compost is resembles peat moss, is free of weed seeds and plant pests, and contains some plant nutrients. (PH is around 8.0, so it is alkaline [...]

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