Name Our Greener Baby Contest
It’s quite a late announcement, but we wanted to do it in style! I’m pregnant, way pregnant, and due almost on Earth Day (April 22 for those of you that forget!). This has meant a major slow down in posts in the past few months, and probably in the months to come. greenerMIAMI lives on, however, and we appreciate all of you that visit each time we have a new post, and those of you...
Read MoreRegister 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 MorePublix to Open Green Supermarket
During Serve to Preserve: A Summit on Global Climate Change on Friday, one of the leaders of Publix was part of a leadership roundtable. He told us that in addition to researching solar energy, Publix is "looking at alternative [methods] of refrigeration and air conditioning." He also stated that Publix is"recognizing that it’s good for business and it’s also good for...
Read MoreEcoZone reaches $1 Million in Green to City of Miami
The City of Miami received $225,000 from the EcoZone Program to help green Miami. This brings the total of funds received from this project over the last four years to over $1,000,000. From the press release, "The EcoZone initiative is funded solely through corporate sponsorships, with half of all EcoZone revenues generated from educational outdoor signage going to fund the community’s...
Read MoreMiami State of the City Address – Green
City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz gave his State of the City Address last week, and the theme was green. We’re sorry to say that we were unable to attend and have been also having issues getting our hands on a transcript of the speech, so here we bring you bits and pieces of what others have reported. He discussed Miami 21, the Streetcar project, and encouraged each Miamian to make the switch...
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