Register now for Classes at the Green Urban Living Center!
Register now for Classes at the Green Urban Living Center! Green Urban Living CenterFor more information contact (305) 237-1218 Jennifer ShykaTo register call (305) 237-1019 or go to www.mdc.edu/ce/north GARDENINGOrganic Container Gardening- $59 For gardeners with limited space, grow herbs and vegetables in containers! Learn how to mix proper soil medium, use organic fertilizers,...
Read MoreBringing Your Own Bags Not Always Easy At Publix
You may remember that last year I brought my own bags to Publix and had a weird experience in which my Publix cashier could not comprehend for the life of her why someone would not want to waste plastic bags. Turns out, my experience was nothing compared to what local resident Alex recently experienced: Hi Rebecca, I normally do most of my produce shopping at the farmer’s market but I...
Read MoreVOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE
In preparation for Election Day, November 7, I just want to put up a reminder to VOTE. This is one of the easiest and greenest things you can do to make a difference. I’m a pollworker and will be doing my part to make these elections fair and true. Do your part and get out to vote. ps: For all of you Borat fans out there, check out this original Borat cartoon over at ecorazzi – even...
Read MorePlastic #3 = PVC
We’ve talked about PVC (aka vinyl) here before by recommending the DVD, Blue Vinyl. Now an organization has created a short video on PVC, it’s cute and fast. Watch Sam Suds and the Case of PVC. Something I didn’t realize until today, for some reason, is that PVC containers can be recognized by the number 3 in the "recycle triangle" at the bottom of the product....
Read MoreGreen Tips for Your Home
Update: The piece just aired. The transcript is online. Readers, it seems that yours truly will be on WSVN (FOX) Channel 7 News tonight on the 5:30pm edition (More Bang For Your Buck segment). We’ll try to get the video up here as soon as possible. If you are a first time visitor to the site, welcome! GreenerMIAMI is a local environmental blog; we try to be a central resource for...
Read MoreSign the Petition to Save Trees, Not Billboards
Transit Miami gives us the link to the petition to conserve & protect Florida’s scenic beauty – Florida’s Billboard Amendment. ScenicBeauty.org
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