El Camino Shop

 “I LOVE WHAT I DO”

Patricia Giralt is Canadian by birth, Cuban by blood, Venezuelan by heart and American by choice this melting pot mix is what makes Patricia a great graphic designer. She was raised in Venezuela and that is where she got her Latin flavor. She studied Marketing and Art in Skidmore College and worked in Grey Advertising (Font & Vaamonde) and Contact Marketing Group in New York and Miami. During her advertising years, she handled accounts of Procter & Gamble, General Foods and many other important accounts. After advertising, she started her real estate career where she treated her properties as the most important product to sell and designed all the marketing material for promoting the listings and developer projects. 

Patricia has been doing graphic design on her own.  Recently  she developed her line EL CAMINO dedicated to Doral the city that she loves because is a place to "live, learn, work and exercise". She discovered the wonderful birds that the city has such as egret, anhinga and many others. She created a colorful line and her main idea is to make Doral a sustainable city following the rule 1-8. 

Thanks for visiting this page and Let's keep Doral and the world a better place!

Doral Sustainable  #1

1) Reduce, Reuse and Recycle presented by Don Clean.

1. Reduce Consumption: 

✅ Opt for products with minimal packaging or items that can be refilled/reused. 

✅ Choose durable goods over disposable ones to reduce overall consumption.
✅ Instead of disposable plastic 💧bottle, opt for a stainless steel or glass water bottle that you can refill multiple times. 

These durable bottles can last for years, reducing the need for single-use plastic and saving money in the long run.
2. Reuse Items: 

✅ Give items a second life by repurposing them for different uses (use old jars as storage containers).
3. Recycle Properly: 

✅ Sort recyclable materials correctly and follow local ♻️ recycling guidelines.
4. Support Recycling Programs: Encourage and participate in community recycling initiatives.
5. Educate Others: Spread awareness about the importance of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and share tips on how individuals can incorporate these practices into their daily lives. 

Doral Sustainable  #2

2) Reusable Bag Program: presented by Plumita y su bolsita

1. Retailer Incentive Programs: Many retailers implement reusable bag programs by offering incentives to customers who bring their own reusable bags for shopping. 

✅ For example, customers may receive discounts💲discount on their purchases, loyalty points, or other rewards for using reusable bags instead of single-use plastic bags. These programs encourage behavior change by rewarding environmentally friendly practices and reducing reliance on disposable bags.

2. Community Distribution Programs: Some communities organize reusable bag 👜 programs to provide residents with free or subsidized reusable bags. 

✅Local governments, environmental organizations, or businesses may collaborate to distribute reusable bags at community events, farmers' markets, or retail locations. These programs aim to increase access to reusable bags and promote their use as an alternative to single-use plastic bags, thereby reducing plastic waste. 

3. Educational Campaigns and Outreach: these campaigns play a crucial role in promoting the adoption of reusable bags and raising awareness about the environmental impacts of single-use plastic bags. 

✅Reusable bag programs often include public outreach efforts such as workshops, seminars, social media campaigns, and informational materials distributed to schools, businesses, and community organizations.

Protecting your habitat presented by Picoteo

1. Support Conservation Organizations: 

✅ Donate to or volunteer with organizations dedicated to protecting habitats and wildlife. 

These organizations often engage in activities such as habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, and advocacy for conservation policies.

2. Practice Sustainable Land Use: 

✅ Advocate for and practice sustainable land management techniques, such as reforestation, sustainable agriculture, and responsible urban planning. These practices help maintain and restore natural habitats for plants and animals.

3. Reduce Pollution: 

✅ Take steps to minimize pollution that harms habitats, such as reducing plastic waste, properly disposing of hazardous materials, and using eco-friendly products. Pollution can degrade habitats and harm wildlife, so reducing our environmental footprint is crucial for habitat protection.

SAMPLE OF ECO FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
1.      Cleaning Products:
✅Seventh Generation: Offers a range of eco-friendly cleaning products, including laundry detergents, dish soaps, and all-purpose cleaners made with 🍃plant -based ingredients.
✅Method: Produces environmentally friendly cleaning products with biodegradable formulas and recyclable♻️packaging.
2.      Personal Care Products:
✅Dr. Bronner’s: Known for its organic and fair-trade soaps, lotions, and other personal care products that are made with natural ingredients and packaged in 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles.
✅The Body Shop: Offers a variety of cruelty-free and ethically sourced personal care products, including body washes, shampoos, and skincare items.
3.      Household Items:
✅Bamboo Toothbrushes: Brands like Brush with Bamboo or The Humble Co. offer toothbrushes made from sustainable bamboo, which is biodegradable and reduces plastic waste.
✅Reusable Food Wraps: Products like Bee’s Wrap or Abeego provide eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap by offering reusable food wraps made from beeswax-coated cotton or hemp fabric.
4.      Clothing and Apparel:
✅Patagonia: Known for its commitment to environmental sustainability, Patagonia offers a wide range of outdoor clothing and gear made from recycled materials and produced using fair labor practices.
✅Ecoalf: A sustainable fashion brand that creates clothing, accessories, and footwear using recycled materials like plastic bottles, discarded fishing nets, and recycled cotton.
✅Home Goods:
✅IKEA: Known for its sustainability initiatives, IKEA offers a range of eco-friendly home goods, including furniture made from sustainable materials like bamboo, rattan, and FSC-certified wood.
✅ Eco-Friendly Light Bulbs: Brands like Philips Hue or Cree offer energy-efficient LED light bulbs that consume less energy and have a longer lifespan compared to traditional incandescent bulbs, reducing both energy consumption and waste.

Human powered travel carpool, walk and bicycle presented by Petunia.

1. Bicycling: 🚴‍♀️Bicycling is an eco-friendly mode of transportation that produces zero emissions and reduces the carbon footprint associated with commuting or traveling short distances. 

✅Investing in a bicycle and using it for daily errands, commuting to work, or recreational rides can significantly decrease reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to cleaner air and reduced congestion on roads.

2. Walking: 🚶‍♀️ is the simplest and most environmentally friendly mode of human-powered travel. 

✅By choosing to walk for short distances instead of driving or taking other motorized transportation, individuals can reduce carbon emissions, promote physical health, and enjoy the outdoors. 

3. Carpooling: 🚗 involves sharing rides with others who are traveling in the same direction or to the same destination. 

✅By carpooling, individuals can reduce the number of vehicles on the road, thereby lowering traffic congestion, cutting fuel consumption, and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. Carpooling also helps to save money on fuel and vehicle maintenance costs.

Human powered travel carpool, walk and bicycle presented by Petunia.

1. Landscaping: 

✅Encourage residents and businesses to replace traditional landscaping with xeriscaping, which involves using drought-tolerant plants and native species that require less water.

2. Water-Efficient Fixtures and Appliances: 

✅Implement programs to incentivize the installation of water-efficient fixtures and appliances in homes and businesses. 

✅Encourage residents to replace old toilets, faucets, and shower heads with WaterSense-labeled products, which use less water without sacrificing performance. 

✅Additionally, promote the use of energy-efficient dishwashers and washing machines that require less water for operation.

3. Public Education and Outreach:

✅ Launch educational campaigns to raise awareness about water conservation practices and encourage behavior change among residents. 

✅Provide resources, workshops, and online materials that offer tips on reducing water waste, such as fixing leaks, using rain barrels for outdoor watering, implementing smart irrigation systems and using metal or glass bottles instead of plastic bottles . 

✅Engage schools, community groups, and local businesses in water conservation initiatives to foster a culture of sustainability throughout the city.

Human powered travel carpool, walk and bicycle presented by Petunia.

1. Check EV Charging Networks: 

✅Explore popular EV charging networks such as ChargePoint, EVgo, and Electrify America. These networks often have online maps or mobile apps that allow users to search for charging stations by location, including those in Doral.

2. Use Online Maps and Apps: 

✅Utilize online mapping services like Google Maps or specialized EV charging station locator apps to search for charging stations near Doral. These tools typically provide information about the types of charging connectors available, pricing, and user reviews.

3. Contact Local Businesses and Government: 

✅Reach out to local businesses, shopping centers, hotels, and government agencies in Doral to inquire about EV charging availability. Some businesses may offer EV charging stations for customers or employees, while others may have plans to install them in the future.

1. Residential Solar Panels: Many homeowners in Doral, Florida, and around the world are installing solar panels on their rooftops to generate clean energy for their homes. 

Residential solar panel systems typically consist of ✅photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on the roof, inverters to convert the DC electricity generated by the panels into usable AC electricity, and net metering systems to connect the solar panels to the local electrical grid. By harnessing the power of the sun, homeowners can reduce their electricity bills, lower their carbon footprint, and increase energy independence. Contact FPL for more information.

2. Community Solar Gardens: Community solar gardens, also known as solar farms or shared solar projects, allow multiple individuals or businesses to collectively invest in and benefit from solar energy generation. 

✅In a community solar garden, solar panels are installed on a large plot of land or on the rooftops of commercial buildings, and the electricity generated is distributed to participants through virtual net metering or utility billing arrangements. Community solar gardens provide an opportunity for renters, homeowners with shaded roofs, or those unable to install solar panels on their properties to access clean energy and receive credit on their utility bills for their share of the solar electricity generated.

3. Commercial Solar Installations: Businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations in Doral, Florida, can also benefit from solar power installations. ✅Commercial solar projects typically involve larger-scale solar panel systems installed on rooftops, parking structures, or vacant land adjacent to buildings. Commercial solar installations can help offset electricity costs, reduce operating expenses, demonstrate environmental leadership, and attract customers or tenants interested in supporting sustainability initiatives. Additionally, commercial solar projects may be eligible for tax incentives, grants, or financing options to help offset the upfront costs of installation and accelerate the return on investment.