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April 2021
Sustainachella: Biscayne Bay Defenders
Together with our partner Miami Waterkeeper, we will provide a virtual training for the community on the state of Biscayne Bay and how to protect it. Topics will include how to avoid, identify, and report pollutants as well as other hazards that can impact this vital natural resource. Register here: Sustainachella To learn more about Miami Waterkeeper: https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org
Find out more »Biscayne Bay Defenders Sustainachella
As the largest aquatic preserve in the state, Biscayne Bay needs our help to protect it. Learn how to avoid, identify and report pollutants as well as other hazards that can impact the bay through the Miami Waterkeeper's '1000 Eyes on the Water' Training. This event will take place on April 23rd, 2021 from 12pm-1pm. Students are eligible to receive community service hours. CMBEmployees are eligible to receive 35 Go365 Points. Code Enforcement Officers are eligible to receive F.A.C.E. credits.…
Find out more »ReThink Miami Beach (Earth Month Edition)
As part of a series of events hosted by the Tourism and Culture Department and IDEKO Productions, this weekend long activation will celebrate earth month with activities for everyone. Programming will include yoga for kids, art installations, hands on painting activities, live performances, and a beach cleanup with Volunteercleanup.org. A full list of activities with more detail will be available at www.mbrisingabove.com/events.
Find out more »Sustainability Committee Meeting
The role of the Miami Beach Sustainability Committee is to identify and promote policies and practices within the City to help achieve a sustainable environment. We encourage environmental awareness among our residents, employees and business partners to help accomplish our goal of keeping Miami Beach green. This meeting is open to the public - join us! Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Zoom https://zoom.us/j/99665529350 Or iPhone one-tap +13126266799,,99665529350# or +19292056099,,99665529350# Or Telephone: US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1…
Find out more »Debris Free Cities Webinar
This webinar will showcase how 4 city governments are promoting plastic-free lifestyles through policy initiatives, local business recognition, and community education. Tune in to hear from:
Yanira Pineda, City of Miami Beach Senior Sustainability Coordinator
Marvin Wilmoth, City of North Bay Village Vice Mayor
Stephanie Wilk, City of Ft. Lauderdale Sustainability Specialist
Elaine Franklin, City of Hollywood Environmental Sustainability Coordinator
Cat Uden, the Southeast Florida Campaign Manager for Oceana, will then present about how to draft plastic resolutions and ordinances that do not violate the state-wide preemption on certain plastic bans.
We will close the event with a Debris Free Oceans-moderated Q&A session and a fun Kahoot quiz - be sure to stay until the end!
Whether you are a concerned citizen interested in resiliency, a business owner interested in going green, or a city official interested in launching a sustainability department, you won’t want to miss this webinar! Feel free to reach out to maddie@debrisfreeoceans.org with any questions.
May 2021
Solar Co-op Information Session
Learn more about the Solar United Neighbors Miami-Dade County solar co-op by participating in this information session online. Register and get more information at: SolarUnitedNeighbors.org/Miami/Events
Find out more »#PlasticFreeMB Bike Tour and Cleanup
Join Debris Free Oceans for a bike that celebrates some of our #PlasticFreeMB members! Register here: Bit.ly/CMBbiketour
Find out more »#PlasticFreeMB Bike Tour and Cleanup
May is National Bike Month, and according to its founding org - the League of American Bicyclists - the #BikeThere movement exists to create “safer streets, more connected communities, a healthier planet, and happier people”! So what better way to explore several sustainable #plasticfreeMB businesses than by taking to the streets on two wheels during our upcoming #PlasticFreeMB Bike Crawl event! We’ll start with a short ride from South Florida Trikke to South Pointe where we will do a beach…
Find out more »Sustainability Committee Meeting
The role of the Miami Beach Sustainability Committee is to identify and promote policies and practices within the City to help achieve a sustainable environment. We encourage environmental awareness among our residents, employees and business partners to help accomplish our goal of keeping Miami Beach green. This meeting is open to the public - join us! Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Zoom https://zoom.us/j/99665529350 Or iPhone one-tap +13126266799,,99665529350# or +19292056099,,99665529350# Or Telephone: US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1…
Find out more »June 2021
Household Hazardous Waste and Paper Shred-a-thon
Need to safely dispose of your household hazardous chemicals and waste? Piles of paper and old mail stacking up? Help protect the environment and keep your home safe. Bring your used oil, fertilizers, old paint, insecticides, batteries, electronics, piles of paper and more! Sunday, June 13, 2021 8AM - 3PM 40 Street and Chase Avenue (Behind the bank) **Due to limited capacity, the shredding truck will remain on site until full and will NOT operate in the rain to ensure the safety of staff.**…
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