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As an architectural consultant, LEED AP, LEED certification reviewer, real estate broker and AIA associate, Valerie J. Amor is dynamically engaged in sustainability and issues regarding the built environment. Actively participating in several local, county and national organizations and committees focused on sustainability issues, she is also owner/principal of Drawing Conclusions and founder/president of Green Collar Connection, companies engaged in sustainable design, real estate development, green job training and research. Knowledgeable and well connected she brings you timely and thoughtful articles. Reach her at .
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ——=_NextPart_000_000D_01CBD114.CDCF3110 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary=”—-=_NextPart_001_000E_01CBD114.CDCF3110″ ——=_NextPart_001_000E_01CBD114.CDCF3110 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=”us-ascii” Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit It is that time of year again with lots of fairs and festivals to attend. Please be sure to make time to come to Davie, Florida for the 74th. Annual Seminole Tribe of Florida Orange Blossom Festival, [...]
February 20th, 2011 | Posted in Latest news | Read More »
Please join Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy, FARE on Friday, February 11 for the 2011 Florida Renewal Energy Tour. The tour is set for the morning, the afternoon agenda will include a Town Hall discussion at FIU. This is part of a ten city tour of Florida. It will feature discussion of renewable energy legislation to [...]
February 10th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Fort Lauderdale,Local news,Palm Beach | Read More »
The Surfrider Foundation, with over 50,000 members, is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. This Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 8am, come and join them to keep our beaches clean so we can all enjoy them [...]
January 21st, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Events,Local news,marine | Read More »
Dr. Ken Yeang, the John M. DeGrove Eminent Scholar, will present his philosophy for the future of bioclimatic architecture in South Florida. Presented in coordination with the American Institute of Architects, AIA and Florida Atlantic University – Fort Lauderdale, College for Design and Social Inquiry, School of Architecture; he has been focused on pursing ecological [...]
January 21st, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Events,Fort Lauderdale,Local news | Read More »
In a report released in November 2010 by Fraser Edwards and Robert Dell, the CEO and President of the Canadian based Water School, they are teaching locals in impoverished nations to use a simple method Solar Disinfection
January 18th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,International relations,Local news | Read More »
South Florida Water Management water managers on Thursday January 13 considered imposing tougher watering restrictions due to less than typical rainfall.
January 18th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Featured,Fort Lauderdale,Local news,Pompano Beach,Water management | Read More »
Starting on Monday, January 10, 2011, the Broward County Transit (BCT) will introduce express bus service between Miramar and downtown Miami. The inauguration ceremony will take place on January 10, 2010. Who: Broward County Transit, Florida Department of Transportation, City of Miramar What: 95 Express Miramar Bus Service Inaugural Ceremony When: Monday, January 10, 2011 Between [...]
January 5th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Featured,Local news,Miramar,Transportation | Read More »
Vice Mayor Claudette Bruck of Coral Springs was selected to serve on the 2011 Energy and Environmental Quality Legislative Policy Committee for the Florida League of Cities, Inc. This committee addresses policies specific to municipal concerns with coastal management, energy, environmental permitting, hazardous and toxic wastes, recycling, solid waste collection and disposal, storm water, wastewater treatment [...]
January 4th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Coral Springs,Emerging Green,Latest news,Local news | Read More »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on December 9, 2010 that $1.195 billion in high-speed rail funds originally designated for Wisconsin and Ohio will be redirected to other states. The incoming governors of Wisconsin and Ohio have indicated they will not move forward to use high-speed rail money received under the [...]
January 4th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Local news,Transportation | Read More »
Lists pop up everywhere around this time of year, telling you the best of last year, the worst, the weirdest, what kind of resolutions to make ad infinitum. With the end of 2010 and the beginning of 2011 it is the perfect time to reassess where we are and where we are going and with [...]
January 3rd, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Featured,Fort Lauderdale,Holiday,Local news | Read More »
Tis the season to share holidays and spend time with loved ones, friends and family. As we gather together either by car, plane, train, bus or walking we can consider the environment as well. Finding ways to enjoy more with less has been driven by economics this year by but it is also an excellent [...]
December 25th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Holiday,Local news | Read More »
The tax legislation President Barack Obama recently signed modifies and extends three energy efficiency tax incentives, as part of a much larger tax package. These tax incentives will continue to help raise the market share of efficient appliances, HVAC and insulation products, and new homes. Fort Lauderdale, Florida more than maybe other parts of the [...]
December 18th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Federal Government,Fort Lauderdale,Local news | Read More »
It is not every day you go to the grocery store and pick up a can of food by a manufacturer who develops, implements and expands green policies for its company. Welcome Bruce Foods. Consistent with most companies, they include their “about us” page where they highlight their ideas and about how they do business. [...]
December 18th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Business,Emerging Green,Local news | Read More »
Take a nature walk, learn plant identification and participate in removal of exotic invasive plants or plant trees at beautiful Snyder Park. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult Release forms need to be signed in advance. E-mail to register and receive the form. When Sat. Dec. 11 9am – 12pm Eastern Time Where Snyder [...]
December 10th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Families,Featured,Fort Lauderdale,Local news | Read More »
The Town of Davie will be sponsoring a Green Fair on Saturday, December 11 that will provide an exciting opportunity to discover new green products, reduce your carbon footprint and learn to live a healthier lifestyle. In addition to vendors, representatives from the town’s Green Environmental Energy Committee will also be on hand to catch [...]
December 9th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Emerging Green,Families,Local news | Read More »
“I Recycle” is the theme of Keep America Beautiful’s 2010 America Recycles Day (ARD), which takes place on November 15. Millions of Americans have pledged to increase their recycling habits at home and at work over the 13-year history of ARD, a nationally-recognized initiative dedicated to encouraging people to recycle more at home, at work, [...]
November 10th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Fort Lauderdale,Local news | Read More »
“I Recycle” is the theme of Keep America Beautiful’s 2010 America Recycles Day (ARD), which takes place on November 15. Millions of Americans have pledged to increase their recycling habits at home and at work over the 13-year history of ARD, a nationally-recognized initiative dedicated to encouraging people to recycle more at home, at work, [...]
November 10th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Culture,Emerging Green,Environmental,Local news,marine | Read More »
U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Green Building Program Opens for Public Comment
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) opened up today, November 8, 2010 the proposed update to the LEED green building rating system for its first public comment. The public comment period, which will close on December 31, 2010, is the next step in the continuous improvement process and the on-going development cycle of the LEED [...]
November 8th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Federal Government,Local news | Read More »
Register for the 2010 Run/Walk Wild Event and have a tree planted in your name. The Kids Ecology Corps has pledged to plant a tree for each person who registers for the 2010 Run/Walk Wild for the Environment Event November 21st in Snyder Park, Fort Lauderdale. Trees planted so far, 50, be number 51! Mix 1 [...]
November 8th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Fort Lauderdale,Local news | Read More »
The Flagler Village Community Garden is a community collaboration, acting under the umbrella of the Flagler Village Civic Association. This is planned to be a temporary project on vacant land that is for sale, but laying fallow in the current market. The property owner, Charlie Ladd, has been very accommodating in allowing this type of [...]
November 7th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Fort Lauderdale,Local news | Read More »
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Whole Foods Market of Austin, Texas, as a Green Power Partner of the Year for its achievement in using green power, helping grow the nation’s voluntary green power market and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Presented with a Green Power Leadership Award,it was presented on October 20, 2010 during the annual [...]
November 7th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Fort Lauderdale,Local news | Read More »
The deadline for applications to the 3rd Annual Social Innovation Awards is less than a month away on November 15th, 2010. This international awards program recognizes companies implementing groundbreaking strategies and programs that drive social and environmental innovation and responsibility. To request an application, please email or learn more at www.socialinnovationawards.com. Award winners will [...]
November 7th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Local news | Read More »
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on October 20, joined the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of Labor in signing a Memorandum of Understanding in support of the Economy, Energy and Environment Initiative. The goal of this effort, known more commonly as [...]
November 7th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Federal Government,Local news | Read More »
That the idea of sustainability has taken off and is being embraced by almost every aspect of our lives is positive and to be encouraged however, sometimes not enough knowledge can be dangerous. For example, loading groceries into reusable bags is an excellent way to reduce the use of plastic and paper bags. Plastic bags [...]
October 18th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Fort Lauderdale,Local news | Read More »
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today, October 13, 2010 waived a limitation on selling fuel that is more than 10 percent ethanol for model year 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. The waiver applies to fuel that contains up to 15 percent ethanol – known as E15 – and only to model year 2007 [...]
October 17th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Federal Government,Local news | Read More »
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