Campaign Signs an Environmental Burden
With the elections looming, political signs are everywhere from street corners to front yards. Many feel that this is an environmental disgrace, creating much unwanted litter and waste, as well as "visual pollution". Discussing his view of the situation, reader and Realtor Tony Scornavacca, Jr. submitted his thoughts to us: The evidence is boldly clear. In Miami-Dade, 100% of...
Read MoreTrash Cans Make it Back to the MetroRail & Mover
As you may know, greenerMIAMI is a frequent user of the MetroMover, and an occasional user of the MetroRail. And we had often wondered why there were no trash receptacles available at these mass transit stations. Later we found the answer: 9/11. You see, trash cans are great places to hide bombs, apparently. But New York fixed this long ago, you say, with clear trash cans and...
Read MoreAnti-Litter Campaign Ideas
I’ve always wanted to start an anti-litter campaign in Miami, but haven’t decided on a way to approach it. Here are some ideas from Barcelona. More over at...
Read MoreLandfill Tours in Sarasota
Natural Capitalism – Sarasota reports that the County will be allowing a limited number of people to tour the local landfill. More info: "Visitors remain aboard an air-conditioned bus for the landfill tour, but may walk through the recycling plant and the hazardous chemical collection center. Protective lenses will be provided. Closed shoes are required for each tour. Guests should be...
Read MoreSt. Lucie Will Vaporize Trash
St. Lucie County, just about 2.5 hours north of Miami-Dade, has plans in place to vapor their trash. Not incinerate. Vaporize. From the article: The $425 million facility expected to be built in St. Lucie County will use lightning-like plasma arcs to turn trash into gas and rock-like material. It will be the first such plant in the nation operating on such a massive scale and the largest in the...
Read MoreCrying Indian: 1970s Anti-Litter Campaign
Yesterday I was discussing litter with a group of people. Someone mentioned that I probably had no idea who the Crying Indian is. He was right. Luckily, I’m pretty resourceful! The PSA that became known as the "Crying Indian" was a public service announcement in 1971 as part of the Keep America Beautiful campaign. It seems that most people growing up in that era continue to...
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