Green Printing For Good

Are you concerned that you are wasting resources when pressing print? If yes, then watch this video.

Today I met Augustus Casamayor, chairman/CEO of AC Graphics in Hialeah, one of the “greenest” printers around.

It was very inspiring to learn that his business became the first triple-certified green printer in the state of Florida where the paper used is harvested, manufactured and used in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. Additionally, his company uses only vegetable-based inks – avoiding traditional petroleum-based products.

Besides all of that he and his staff are all about recycling as I observed when taking a tour through his printing facility. He conducts monthly seminars to teach organizations, businesses (including other printers) and students how to become sustainable which includes the importance of preserving the world’s forests and the protection of the atmosphere by eliminating the use of fossil fuel.

As a certified EcoBroker it lit up my day — I was happy to see someone with so much passion bringing on a new standard of care to the printing industry which he and his family have worked in for generations. Attendees of today’s event were also glad to learn that the printing price is not higher than standard prices. Although Mr. Casamayor bought into pricy German printing technology, he will keep the product price at the same level as regular printing so everyone can get onboard.

Learn more about AC Graphics by watching all of his videos through youtube and while you are there check out my latest videos on other “green” resources and real estate in Miami, Miami Shores and Miami Beach.

“The Green Room” puts out first Video

The Green Room is a green-minded business networking group that meets, shares, learns and networks every 6-8 weeks at a location in Miami. Our last meeting was held on July 26, 2008 at my EWM Realtors office in Aventura. We had two guest speakers. The topic was on indoor air quality. As usual the meeting was extremely inspiring and informative. See for yourself and watch a short 6 minute video sample of the meeting.

EWM Realtors office Aventura

“How Green Is Your Business?” The Green Room 7/26/08

Hello Green Roomers (Members of The Green Room, a green-minded business networking group in Miami):

I hope you are all doing great and are quite busy as I have been lately in my real estate business…
Besides working on several real estate transactions, since I saw you last I have changed brokerages and relocated my business from Keller Williams Realty to Esslinger Wooten Maxwell, Inc. Realtors at their Aventura office
Their green awareness and great interest in “The Green Room,” cutting edge Internet marketing approach, international affiliation with major worldwide brokerages as well as buyer relocation program are what convinced me. All this just supports what I have already built for my business and I look forward to serving my clients under the EWM banner.
I set up our next meeting for “The Green Room” for Saturday July 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM at my new office in Aventura ( 2750 NE 185 Street, Aventura, FL 33180). I am very excited to welcome you there. Once again, we will have a great place to network, trade ideas, and learn about each other’s businesses.
Please contact me if you are interested in speaking to the group with educational green-oriented content. ..To be considered as a speaker, please send me a one liner description of your topic. We will have only one guest speaker but I will put you on the list for next time in case the spot is already taken.

Next Meetup Topic: “How Green Is Your Business?”

As always, please come prepared with enough business cards and other promotional items and products (must fit onto a display table).
Also, coming up soon is our next Green Vendors Fair in September 2008. We will discuss details in July and announce the date. Take advantage of this free opportunity to get your name out and sign up early! Last time we had 55 people in attendance.
I look forward to seeing you soon and hope your month goes well!

PS: Please RSVP for our next meeting here: http://greenhome.meetup.com/123/

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Will I have to make significant changes in my lifestyle to live in a green home or will it be a very similar experience to living in a conventional home? Does living in the certified home require any additional effort on the part of the homeowner or occupant?

 Living in a green home should not require any special effort on the part of the homeowner or occupant. In fact, green home features are generally very durable and, in fact, may actually require less maintenance over time than those of a conventional home. In terms of the services that the property provides, it is rare that anyone would notice a difference in conveniences. For example, a tank-less water heater provides the same type of hot water. The user doesn’t wait any longer for hot water and there is no less hot water available. In fact, in most cases the hot water is available more quickly and is more abundant, addressing both the relative advantage and the compatibility issues at the same time. Courtesy EcoBroker.com