China’s Turtles, Emblems of a Crisis

As you all know our blog mascot is the Tortoise. Therefore, when I came across this article in the New York Times I felt obligated to make it a post. It's about the saga of the last two Yangtze giant soft-shells that exist and they are in China. The threatened state of wildlife is a result of pollution, hunting and rampant development. To read the full article in the New York Times, click on "read more."

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City of Aventura, Fl. 33180 Fashion Report

Fashion Against Global Warming Available Right here in Aventura, Florida 33180

While many companies begin to “go green,” clothing companies have started taking responsibility for their contribution to the degradation of our environment. One company taking a step forward to raise awarness is C&C California. This corporation realizes the strong influence it has on a large consumer base. C&C California introduced Limited Edition Organic Tees. Their design contains written slogans of simple solutions for the everyday excesses that contribute to global warming.




Help demonstrate that style and sustainability make great partners. There are many boutiques in the City of Aventura that make these great pieces available - start influencing those around you.

Jessie's Boutique
20533 Biscayne Blvd
Aventura, FL 33180
United States of America
305-933-8198

TUPELO HONEY
3585 N.E. 207 ST.
AVENTURA, FL 33180
United States of
305-936-9300

Submitted by: Valerie Kwaterka

I like the idea that fashion and environmental awarness can come together. Like everything else, going to the extreme can get out of hand. Check out the movie clip.

Williams Island condo demands cleaner air

Click building links to see available units.

* Williams Island 1000
* Williams Island 2000
* Williams Island 2600
* Williams Island 2800
* Williams Island 3000
* Williams Island 4000
* Williams Island 6000 Bella Mare
* Williams Island 7000
* Mediterranean Village
* Villa Flora

Our first blog post raised the issue of recycling in Aventura. Soon after that we had a posting relating to the benefits of using LED lights. These two posts were meant to raise awareness about how Aventura residents can better their environment. We were pleased to report the "Green Initiative" the City of Aventura implemented. Today's post is along the same lines. I recently interviewed Ken Katz from Puroair Systems about their products and it's installation in various locations around South Florida - including the Aventura condos Williams Island and Mystic Pointe.

What type of product does Puroair Systems sell?

(Mr. Katz holding a single unit Puroair system)

Puro-Air is an innovative home uv air cleaner & purifier that removes up to an astounding 99.98% of all airborne allergens from the air that circulates through your home. Utilizing a UV Germicidal lamp (UVGI), The Puro-Air purifier eliminates allergens, bacteria, mold and other irritants from your home so that you and your family can breathe fresh, clean air!

How does the UV Germicidal lamp system work?

Germicidal or Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) lamps are used to disinfect and destroy pollutants in water and air through UV-based "advanced oxidation". UV energy is effective in killing biological contaminants such as mold/fungi, bacteria and viruses without the use of harmful chemicals. It is also effective in eliminating odor causing particles.

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What are the key benefits to installing this product?

If you suffer from allergies, you know how disruptive these symptoms are: itchy nose, scratchy eyes, coughing and tightness in the chest. Suffer no more! One unit of the Puro-Air system will eliminate allergens from your entire home.

The Puro-Air system keeps the coils and vents of your air conditioning system mold and bacteria free. This produces maximum output and performance from your ac unit, hence reducing energy costs.

The system requires minimal maintenance, aside from changing the UV bulbs about once a year.

Puro-Air's UVC germicidal ultraviolet unit is a preventative maintenance which cleans the coil so there are no service providers coming to charge an absorbent amount of money to clean the coil. When this process is dipped into acid bath; it will cause the IAQ In-door air quality in your home polluted. The only thing maintained is the replacement of the bulbs and changing the filters.

Where are some locations that use this product?

North Miami Beach Senior High School installed Puroair and reduced an odor that was lingering in the halls. Temple Sinai in Hollywood installed the system in their infant care section and has seen a noticeable reduction in sick days. Also, the American Heritage School in Plantation has been utilizing Puroair and the results have been amazing - drastic reduction in sick days from both students and administration. These are just a few locations, others include individual homes, hospitals, jails, and several condominiums.

I decided to visit Williams Island, the luxury Aventura condo community, to take some photos of where the device was installed.

Below are pictures taken of Williams Island 7000 Villa Marina in Aventura. Notice the Puroair sticker.

Puroair was installed in the trash room to kill bacteria and eliminate odor. There was hardly any smell considering I was standing in the trash room of a condo. I was told that before these units were installed the smell was unbearable in this room. These photos are proof that Williams Island condos in Aventura Florida have made a positive change to help make the environment a better place. In addition, I was told that the cost of cleaning the coils was cut completely. The UV lights keep the coils clean. It seems these systems can really save you money.

This is the next step to upgrading the lighting in Aventura. I'd like to see that all condos have these installed.

What's the next step?

In California these type of systems are mandatory in all public schools. Mr. Katz woud like to see Florida approve the installation of Puroair in the Miami Dade Public School System.

Take a look at this video I found about UV light filters. This is not created by Puroair, but I felt it provided a great way to learn more about this subject.

Here are a few links to articles about the benefits of UV lamps.

UV Light: Cure for Sick Building Syndrome and More

UV Lamps Could Reduce Worker Sickness

A New Weapon in the War on MRSA

Miami Herald takes notice of our City of Aventura blog

This past sunday the Miami Herald covered our blog and featured the story on the cover of the Aventura, Golden Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, Highland Lakes, Neighbors section. Michael and Aaron commented on the blog's vision and its ability to cause positive change in the City of Aventura. The attention from the article has been overwhelming. The emails have been coming in and we promise to answer everyone. Please understand this all happened very fast. We look forward to growing and being the most relevant website relating to the City of Aventura. If you have a voice we want to hear it.



Posted on Sun, Oct. 28, 2007
City blog to foster real talk
BY ANDRES AMERIKANER
He grew up in Aventura when it wasn't known as Aventura. He traveled the world and chose to come back to his hometown and start his own business.
But Internet consultant Aaron Gurland wasn't satisfied. The city he returned to, he realized, had no place for the community to come together, like Central Park in New York City.
''On a nice, beautiful Sunday it's packed with people,'' Gurland said of the park. ``It's one of the greatest places to gather in the world.''
In built-out, space-starved Aventura, Gurland, 29, has turned to the Web in his quest for a place where residents can interact. READ MORE...

If you missed our feature article here's the link - City of Aventura Florida, 33180

Yes we got a lot of attention and increased traffic to our blog, but let's remember that our city is a piece of the USA. So, I'd like to acknowledge the dedicated American soldiers who are away from their cities, homes, and families. The first thing that came to mind was to post a clip of the National Anthem. Enjoy!

Miami Dade County is spreading the word

City of Aventura Views - Ocean, Golf Course, Waterways, Aventura Condos, Aventura Mall and WIND TURBINES!

Is the City of Aventura ready for wind turbines? Amongst all the condo construction and shopping center expansion would Aventura residents really mind a few wind turbines? In addition to solar power, wind turbines are an amazing source of energy. I'm not sure of all the details regarding the space required and number of units needed for wind turbines to produce significant energy; however, it's worth being aware about this alternative. Imagine if our city views included the various waterways, ocean, golf course, Aventura condos, Aventura Mall, and these beautiful wind turbines featured in this short clip.



Harnessing the wind - Click here to read more
Local firms propose 100-foot turbines in Mount Airy park to generate power
By Laura McCandlish
Sun reporter
October 22, 2007

Two local businesses are pushing to build wind turbines and solar panels to generate electricity in a Mount Airy park, acting upon an idea proposed by a college environmentalist last summer.The owners of Freedom Energy Solutions in Westminster and Grey Goes Green in Middletown also want to use Windy Ridge Park as an environmental campus, where students could learn about renewable energy sources.Tim Richards, a Haverford College junior who grew up in Mount Airy, originated the idea of erecting wind turbines in the Frederick County park, which recently opened to the public. Wind energy could provide the community with an alternative to buying from power companies, said Richards, founder of the grass-roots group Citizens for a Green Mount Airy.

Eco-Friendly Home Improvements: Save Money Now, Make Money Later

Cool real estate article about improving your home and pocketbook with green energy! The residents of the City of Aventura, Florida 33180 can make a difference and adapt some of these changes in their Aventura condos.

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Al Gore Nobel Peace Prize

This just noted from the Financial Times:-

Al Gore, former US vice president, and the UN climate panel won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for raising awareness of the risks of climate change.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee chose Gore and the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to share the $1.5m prize from a field of 181 candidates.

The choice of Mr Gore will give rise to concerns - for US conservatives at least - about the perceived politicisation of the prize, previously awarded to Jimmy Carter and Mohamed El Baradei. It raises questions about the broadening of the prize’s criteria beyond the traditional understanding of peacemaking.

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