As a new feature on greenerMIAMI, we’ll answer your questions each week. Please try to search the site first to make sure that we haven’t already covered it before.
Submit your questions as a comment below, and we’ll write a post each week trying to address your issues. Let’s get greener, Miami!
26 Responses to “Have a Question?”
Hi,
I have been trying to grow plants (herbs + veggies) on my balcony. Is it just too hot in the summer? They have all pretty much burn to a dry crisp. Also I seem to have a big problem with white fly and afids. I tried to place marigols in the mix, but they burned up as well. Should I wait for the cooler months and try again? I live on the beach and get full eastern sun most of the morning.
Thanks!
Tina
Tina-
Thank u for that question; I have the same problem! In addition to everything you mentioned above, I have high winds and the majority of my plants get too much sun
and die. I also have a problem with root rot
I would really like to know which plants are hardy enough for balconies.
Hi, I’m organizing an event in November called the Great GREEN Family Festival and would like to know if greenerMiami would like to get involved. I’d loove to send you some more info and maybe post the event on your site too! Please contact me to learn more about what we are doing! Thanks!
Kristin
We have moved from Boulder CO to Coconut Grove and told that there is no home pick up for recycling of paper and plastic products…is this true?
Thanks…
I live in North Miami and the recycling program only covers Plastics 1, 2, and 3. Do you know of anywhere I can take the other plastics (mainly 5 and 6) or paperboard (cereal boxes) for recycling?
I’m an expectant mother due in December and I am looking into cloth diapering. Do you know of any brick and mortar stores or local online retailers where I might be able to review the different products? It seems that there are so many different options to choose from online and I would like to see with my own eyes the differences between them. It would be even better if I could find a cloth diapering class in the Miami area.
My husband and I have 2 green businesses and find that there just doesn’t seem to be enough people or events about going green as other states Why? We would really love to see more people involved with our plane tand making a difference what can I do?
We have a construction company and like to recycle as much of our waste as we can. We ran into a bit of a problem though. One of our projects required two spiral glass staircases from Italy to be built. Long story short, they sent us the wrong types of steps from Italy and had to resend some 34 extra double pane glass steps. So now we have 34 extra glass steps that we don’t know what to do with. We can just take them to the dump, but I’d like to find a place that can find some use for them. Each one weighs at least 50lbs so we’re talking about a lot of glass here. Any suggestions?
The company I work for in the Gables has always recycled because we take items home. I recently moved from where I could recycle multiple types of paper and light cardboard together to where I cannot. I have searched for recycling companies that pickup materials and have not found very many. Do you know of any?
Hi Rebecca , we are putting together an event called Miami Goin Green Would like to meet with you to offer you an oportunity to join our committee with a common purpose of a greener Miami. Our office is located in the Grove, when would be a good time to meet with you maybe over lunch?
I am trying to implement recycling at the school where I teach. I am looking into several programs. If you know of a direct way to go about this please help. Thank you!
would love to see some info on genius jones & other local green conscious stores.
Hi Rebecca,
I am planning an event on Energy Efficiency for Connect Florida’s Southeast Region, in conjunction with the Green Art Fair Miami on Thursday, December 4th in Midtown Miami. It will be a networking event for Young Professionals (21-35) in South Florida – but it is networking with a purpose. During the month of December, all of the regions represented by Connect Florida (Leadership Florida’s Young Professionals Group) will be tackling the topic of “Going Green” and this is what we have chosen to do in Miami. We are currently looking for a speaker to discuss “Simple Ways We Can All Conserve Energy In Our Day-To-Day Lives” for about 15-20 minutes in the Green Art Fair’s Learning Center. We were wondering if you would be interested in being our speaker, or if you could recommend someone to do it – pro bono. A portion of the proceeds from our event will be donated to an environmental charity. Thanks so much for your help! Warmest regards, Amy
Is there a local company that picks up cardboard for no fee? My company produces about 100 pounds of cardboard a day and we’d like to recycle.
One of our wonderful parents at Westminster Christian School bought us Recycling Containers, posted signs and volunteered her time in the cafeteria to remind everyone to recycle. She wants to put recycling stickers on the containers but is finding it quite expensive to get them made up. Is there anywhere we can get the recycle symbol for her to put on these containers?
Hi Rebbecca, have heard of Green Monkey? please visit our website http://www.greenmonkey.net we are a balanced living health club that just opened in South Miami….I would love to chat with you some time.
: ) thanks, cat
I am in a class that we are learning to write grants at Carlos Albizu University in Doral. Our grant has to improve the school so I am starting a recycling program. For our grant to be approved we need a partnership and I was wonering if GreenerMiami would be interested in being that partner. Please contact for more info on partnership.
I work with several large communities and trying to save them money on their garbage, but need to find someone who will pick up cardboard for free in Ft Laud. area.
Greetings:
I’m trying to find a dealership that sells biodiesel converted vehicles. I know that you can convert a vehicle to run on WVO but I would like to get the vehicle already converted.
Is there a dealership or business that sells or rents WVO vehicles?
Thanks so much!
Hello, Green Miami! I have a question…I’m planting red kale, and have read to plant in full sun. Does anyone know if I can plant in partial shade? I have a lot of shade in my yard, and I’m trying to plant whatever veggies and herbs as I can in the shade. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Or if someone could recommend a book on S.FL veggie gardening? Thanks!
Dear Rebecca,
Greetings, I hope all is well with you and your family. I was wondering if you would kindly post my course offerings at MDC, Kendall Campus for the Spring Semester? I look forward to seeing you at the EarthFest this year!
Introduction to Aromatherapy- $35.00
Ref #510162 1/28 7:30-9:30
This lecture provides students with an in-depth understanding of the history and uses of essential oils including basic methods of administration and therapeutic actions of each of the oils studied. Students learn to discuss aromatherapy including its history and development as well as identify and safely use 10 essential oils.
Aromatherapy Blending Lab- $55.00
Ref#510163 2/5 7:30-9:30
Upon completion of Introduction to Aromatherapy, students will be able to create products and choose from a range of carrier oils and all natural ingredients. Students also begin to learn how to assess the quality of essential oils and understand the primary production methods. In this hands on lab students will make and take home personal care products, cleaning products and more.
Practical Aromatherapy- $35.00
Ref# 510165 2/26 7:30-9:30
With today’s hectic schedules, parents welcome safe and all natural alternatives to support their child’s health and happiness. Essential oils offer simple, effective means to calm kids down, give them quality rest, and support healing the little injuries of childhood through natural means.
Registration information:
Register in person at MDC, Building #3 Room #3129
By phone 305-237-2161
Online @ http://www.mdc.edu/ce/kendall
10 year old Lil Peppi returns in 2009 with another “Eco-Rap” video dedicated to keeping focus on the environment.
Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjXuldy-Ilw
Thanks again for your support!
Lil Peppi & TEAM PEPPI
http://www.lilpeppi.com
Hi!
Would you happen to know if there are any more local green events coming up? My company White Lotus Home South is interested in participating in one to spread the word about our natural and organic bedding and furnishings. Would greatly appreciate any feedback!
Thanks!
Elizabeth
White Lotus Home – South
elizabeth@whitelotus.net
http://www.whitelotus.net
Do you know if wind turbine is allowed in Miami-Dade County?
KIDS LEARN VALUE OF BEING GREEN DURING ‘HANDY MANNY GETS HANDY WITH THE EARTH’ EVENT AT SOUTH FLORIDA SIMON MALLS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11.
Families will be able to “Get Handy with the Earth” with Simon Kidgits Club and Playhouse Disney’s hit animated series “Handy Manny” through free and fun eco-friendly activities at The Falls, Dadeland Mall, Miami International Mall and Coral Square Mall.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
The Falls
from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
8888 SW 136th Street, Miami, FL 33176
Dadeland Mall
from 3 to 5 p.m.
7535 N. Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33156
Miami International Mall
from 2 to 4 p.m.
1455 NW 107th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
Coral Square Mall
from 1 to 3 p.m.
9469 West Atlantic Boulevard, Coral Springs, FL 33071
WHY is there no mandatory recycling in Miami Beach when everyone wants it? It’s a joke! This website is ignoring it, there’s nothing about it posted anywhere! It’s the law and yet everyone just throws away their stuff cause we have not choice. This website is a forum with power and should use it to help do something, speak as a united voice for justice, this is a disgrace and doing nothing is worse because you have the ability to make the change.