What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed last week:
The Suncoast Surfrider Foundation builds a 'Wave of Plastic' to be unveiled at Jack Johnson's upcoming concert – The Suncoast Surfrider Foundation is building a wave of plastic to promote the discontinuance of single use plastics. It will be unveiled at the upcoming Jack Johnson concert.
Eco Chic: Symbols of war transformed into unique eco-accessories – Whether you're a peace-loving protester or just an eco-fashionista, this upcycled jewelry made from symbols of war and violence will be sure to make a statement.
Mitchell's Fish Market partners with Oxfam America to aid in Gulf oil spill relief efforts – For every Chef’s Feature dish sold at Mitchell's Fish Market restaurants in July and August, they'll donate 10% of the sales to the Oxfam America Gulf Coast Spill Response Fund, which was founded to support Oxfam's partners in the region who are aiding in Gulf cleanup and research efforts.
TIA Director on discussion of high speed rail to airport: "premature" – For several months now Tampa City Councilwoman Mary Mulhern has been on an offensive to rally support locally for the high speed rail authority to take new monies and put it into a new line at TIA. Supporters of such a plan say it's only fair, since one of the three stops in Orlando will go to their airport.
Chelsea Clinton goes 'green' with a vegan wedding menu – The wedding will have a personal touch by Chelsea: a "green" menu served at the reception, consisting of mostly vegan dishes, seeing as Ms. Clinton is a vegan herself.
This article appears in Aug 5-11, 2010.