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Have some fun with this! A gift from Gary!

Yes that’s right, I said recycle your pumpkins! As you know, we talk a lot about the environment and recycling in this blog. Since it’s Halloween tomorrow, I’m going to talk a bit about pumpkin recycling. When I fist saw this headline in the Sunsentinel I thought that perhaps they were going a bit far with the whole recycling thing. Then I read a little further.

One of the things hurting our environment a great deal right now is methane gas. As the polar ice caps melt, methane gas trapped in the ice crystals is released.  Underground methane gas that had been trapped by ice is also being released. This is all very bad for the environment, and manifests in negative climate change.

Scientisits suggest that minimizing methane gas release even in small amounts is very important right now.

Which brings us to recycling pumpkins.

In the Sunsentiel, Friday, October 30, 2009, in the “Mother Nature Network”, the following was written: “When Nov. 1 hits, lots of pumpkins, carved and uncarved, hit the curb for the trash men to take away. When food goes to the landfill, anaerobic decomposition turns into methane gas. Methane gas is one of the contributing factors to climate change. What can you do with your leftover pumpkins?

Compost your pumpkin, eat it, give it away. Pumpkin is actually delicious raw in salds, cooked with olive oil, or as most of us know, cooked in pies, breads, cookies etc.

We really can no longer afford to ignore our environment.  Our lives depend on careful consideration of the environmental impact of all our actions. This is why we at Colonial Floor Care are always focused on the extent to which our operations are green. We use all non-toxic materials and procedures when we clean, restore, repair or polish your terrazzo, marble, granite or concrete. In South Florida, from Boca Raton to Coral Gables, from Miami to Fort Lauderdale, Colonial Floor Care is the number one green restoration company. Don’t forget to drop off your old rechargeable batteries and cell phones at Colonial Floor Care- we are a collection site for Call2Recycle.

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We are writing today not about terazzo, but about other services we offer- concrete acid staining, polishing, repair and restoration.

Many people in South Florida are unaware of the amazing new treatments that are available for concrete. Did you know that many designers are now incorporating concrete into interior design in the form of counter tops, tabletops and highly decorative flooring, to name a few?

Concrete acid staining is a long lasting, durable way to customize concrete surfaces by adding color and texture. Polishing creates a marble like finish that also seals the concrete. Both processes are non-toxic. Acid staining is not a dye that will fade. The acid stain chemicals actually bond with the surface layers of concrete, creating a colorful, durable surface.

Almost any color can be achieved through the acid staining method. This aqua blue is a favorite.

On counter tops and table tops, a marble like finish is achieved through polishing.

We serve all of South Florida- Boca Raton, Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, North Miami, Aventura- all areas. Give us a call and find out what we can do for your home!

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This is a pumpkin carved in the Mid-Century Modern style !

Happy Halloween!

Today we will discuss the origin and nature of Terrazzo. The production and art of terrazzo began in Venice, Italy in the 1500’s. At that time, wealthy people had elaborate homes, just as they do today. Marble and granite were highly desirable to the wealthy as embellishments for their home, and indeed, public spaces.   After the marble and granite were chiseled to fit their place in the homes of the wealthy, construction workers collected the marble and granite chips left behind. They used these chips to make Read more…

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Today we are going to focus on our terrazzo cleaning and floor care services for Miami. We have a particular interest in and love for working in Miami because of the extraordinary wealth of architectural history in Miami.

Whether a Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style home or business, most likely terrazzo flooring was installed.

At Colonial Floor Care, we specialize in historic restoration. Maybe you would like your floors restored for their aesthetic value, and are not really thinking of it in terms of historic preservation. Don’t worry! We apply the same care, quality and expertise to a simple home renovation as we do to a historic preservation project. What you can count on is our enthusiasm and commitment to what we do!

We specialize in cleaning, polishing, repairing and restoring terrazzo, marble, concrete and granite floors. We are South Florida’s premiere floor care specialist!

We serve all of South Florida- from Boca raton to Coral Gables!

Colonial Floor Care is proud and excited to announce that we are South Florida’s newest collection site for Call2Recycle!

As you may recall from reading our past three blog entries, Call2Recycle is an innovative, environmental program whose aim it is to collect and recycle old rechargeable batteries and cell phones. These items are very cost effective to recycle and if they are not collected and put into landfills, they are extremely hazardous to the environment.

Colonial Floor Care is pleased to volunteer as a collection site for these materials, as we continue to try to do our part to help the environment and keep South Florida green!

Just bring your old recharcheable batteries and cell phones to Read more…

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Today we wil discuss part 3 of our 4 part series, recycling at home.

Recycling at Home

Step 1 : Look for your rechargeables

If it’s rechargeable, it’s recyclable. Look for used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones in your home that are dead or not being used any longer. Rechargeable batteries can be found in cordless electronic products that you plug in to get recharged. Use this handy tool to help find them all!

Step 2: Find a recycling location

Colonial Floor Care is South Florida’s newest drop off center for recyclable cell phones and rechargeable batteries! Bring your items to our office at 3027 NE 12 Terrace, Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

Step 3: You’re done!

It’s that simple! Now Colonial Floor Care will ship the rechargeable batteries and cell phones to our recycling facility. Please go to FAQ’s to learn what materials are reclaimed during the recycling process.

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Welcome to Part 2 of our four part series on recycling.  We are taking you through the outstanding program recommendations of Call2Recycle, an organization offering  invaluable information and action services aimed at the efficient recycling of batteries and cell phones. Today we will discuss recycling at work.

Recycling at Work

Call2Reycle offers free programs for retailers, businesses, communities and public agencies. These groups collect used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones, and ship them to our recycling facility.  Call2Recycle reclaims reusable materials: nickel, iron, cadmium, lead, and cobalt from the batteries. A portion of the proceeds from resale of refurbished phones benefits select charities.

Colonial Floor Care is proud and excited to announce that we have joined the Call2Recycle effort and are an official collection site for rechargeable batteries and used cell phones! Feel free to drop these items off at our office at 3027 NE 12 Terrace, ft Lauderdale, Florida. Our business hours are 9-5 M-F and 9-11 on Saturday. Help us keep South Florida Green!

Step one: Sign Up online

Once you sign up, you will be sent collection boxes with pre-paid, pre- addressed shipping labels, safety instructions and plastic bags for rechargeable batteries and old cell phones. Retailers and community recycling centers open to the public will be listed on a zip code locator and toll free helplines to encourage local residents to recycle.

Step 2: Start Collecting

Place rechargeable batteries and cell phones with or without battery individually in te Call2Recycle plastic collection bag, and then into the box. If you7′re running low, order more boxes or bags. use  promotional materials provided to get the word out to your customers in the community.

Step 3: Ship the Box

Once your box is full, ship it to the recycling facility.

We at Colonial Floor Care are seriously committed to a clean environment. That is why all of our methods and products are green -- non-toxic to produce, implement and to live with!

Call us today for a free estimate, and learn about all of our terrazzo, marble, concrete and granite services!

Next time we will discuss recycling at home!

Thanks!

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