If the traffic nightmare kept you away from South Beach, you’re going to love this.

DecoBike, Miami’s first bike share program, has bike stations across the beach and scattered all the way up to 85th Street, making it easy to move around without (1) creating carbon emissions, (2) adding to the traffic and (3) making you feel guilty for having too much Pizza Rustica.

All you have to do is get a $15 monthly membership and you’ll have unlimited access to the 1,000 bikes in 100 stations across Miami Beach. There are no return dates, no late fees, no extra charges. Just go to your closest solar-powered station, check out a bike, and drop it off at another station.

I think the program is one of the best things to ever happen to SoBe, and will make wonders for locals and visitors alike, specially helping reduce congestion and noise. You won’t need to use to car for simple things such as renting a movie, minor grocery shopping, or even bar hopping. Plus, you’ll be able to eat a little more Rustica -yes, you know I’m talking to you.

The program is almost ready to launch. Do you think you’ll be riding a DecoBike next time you hit the beach? What would it take for you to leave your car behind?

Image via DecoBike

Tons of cool green events going on this weekend, starting today -cuz we know your weekend starts this early:

Wednesday, May 19
>Get fresh produce at the Roots in the City market: We’ve been alerted the market is still running despite rumors that it had closed for the season. Stop by 4-6 p.m. on the corner of NW 10th Street & 2nd Avenue.

>Join cyclists in a Ride of Silence: Show support for those killed or injured while biking during Bike Safety Month. The group will meet 6:30 p.m. at the Miami Seaquarium.

Thursday, May 20
>Get in the summer mood with this free Raw Picnic Class presented by Whole Foods. Learn how to make delicious and easy to pack raw vegan dishes. 2-3 p.m. at Whole Foods Miami Beach, 1020 Alton Rd.

>Organic Thursdays at Escopazzo: Weekly food and wine tastings at the SoBe organic Italian restaurant. Stop by between 7-9 p.m. for “We Do It Thursdays” and try 4 wines and appetizers for $20. 1311 Washington Ave.

Friday, May 21
>Free medication class: To celebrate Meditation Month, Ayama Yoga Center is offering free meditation classes and discounted packages to newbies every Friday in May. Stop by at 6 p.m. for your free class at the Ayama Yoga Center, 2624 NE 118th St., North Miami Beach.

Saturday, May 22
>Learn about local graffiti art while pedaling around town Emerge Miami brings us another Graffiti Bike Tour of Wynwood. Learn who are the artists behind the street art that has become distinctive of midtown. Meet 10 a.m. at 3501 NW 12th Ave. continue

I received my first iPhone bill today (sorry, BB) and there was also information on AT&T’s commitment to plant a tree for every customer that switches to paperless billing.

Between now and Dec. 31, the company will donate $1 to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant a tree for every customer that goes paperless -up to one million trees. Not only that, but you can choose among different reforestation projects, including one in Florida to replant trees in areas hurt by storms and hurricanes.

Yes, I know what you are thinking: greenwashing. The company saves a lot more than $1 by having you go paperless: no postage, no printing, no billing clerks.

But I think this is a win-win situation. Like it’s the case with many environmental issues, going paperless is the right thing to do no matter from which perspective you look at it, and how many companies are actually doing something extra to promote it?

>Check the facts: 1 million customers that switch to paperless billing means: continue

Last week I blogged about BunnieCakes, the yummy vegan and organic cupcakes created by Miami vegetarian Mariana Cortez, who substitutes butter, eggs and refined sugar for natural, dairy-free ingredients. Did I mention they come in endless flavors including key lime and dark chocolate?

Now BunnieCakes is giving away a dozen cupcakes to a lucky Ecozine reader! All you have to do is comment on this post by May 24 at midnight. June 4 at midnight. The winner will receive 12 cupcakes in the two flavors of his/her choice delivered at his/her doorstep. continue

Afraid of parenthood? No worries, try taking care of a tree first.

Miami’s Adopt-A-Tree summer program kicks-off this Saturday to help residents plant a tree for the future. Dade residents of a single-family or duplex home will be eligible to receive up to two free trees during the length of the program -even if they already received free trees in past years.

The program claims to be “better than ever” this year, and looking at the tree species that will be offered, there’s no question about it -part of the beauty of the program is that they are all native species. Check the dates continue