Founded in March 2011, Orlando Dental & Implant Studio in Lee Vista/Lake Nona has quickly made a name for itself as a tight-knit, family-owned general dentistry practice that puts the patient first and the environment a very close second. The result is a state-of-the-art business serving as a shining example of how several small changes can add up to a big difference in terms of patient satisfaction and environmental impact. Charles Cuprill, D.M.D., received his dental implant fellowship training from the prestigious Brookedale University Hospital in New York. Several years ago Charles Cuprill,... Read more

Orlando is considered to be a top tourist destination, but it has never been considered to be a green destination. But the U.S. Green Building Council’s Central Florida Chapter (USGBC) has implemented a program that will turn Orlando’s hospitality industry into a sustainable industry. The program is called Green Destination Orlando (GDO) and it was created about two years ago after Orlando lost the chance to host a USGBC conference due its lack of sustainability. “We didn’t get it [the conference] because the community in general wasn’t sustainable enough. We didn’t... Read more

A handsaw, hammer and nails may be some of the tools needed to build a home, but what tools are necessary to build a community? More specifically, what tools are needed to build a green community? Southeast Orlando seems to have the answer as it’s been building a full-fledged green community for the past few years now. A big part of that community is Lake Nona, which is known for its eco-friendly housing and its emphasis on healthy living. Lake Nona is also known as the home of Medical City, which is a green community unto itself. The Sanford-Burnham Institute, for example, is the largest... Read more

Certified by the National Wildlife Federation, Myrtle Glen is a Certified Wildlife Habitat. But unlike most wildlife habitats, this one doubles as the backyard behind Evelyn and Todd Peterson’s house in Avalon Park. The garden is more than mere beautification for their yard, for them the habitat serves as a hobby and sanctuary complete with sustainable gardening, a website and a blog dedicated to their ventures. Myrtle Glen is a backyard garden in Avalon Park that doubles as a Certified Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Federation. The Peterson’s began the project in 2003,... Read more

Are you a green enthusiast looking to learn and interact with others? If so, point your browser toward MeetUp.com and check out Orlando’s Organic and Sustainable Living Meetup Group, a collection of like-minded organic enthusiasts dedicated to combining the best of organic, healthy and green technology living using a scientific approach. With the mere click of a mouse, and a sign-up process requiring less than ten minutes, users can join the group and start attending MeetUps right away. The group often meets to discuss, display and participate in various forms of organic gardening in addition... Read more