According to the most recent Miami Beach Community Satisfaction Survey, a majority (89 percent) of resident respondents reported that their overall quality of life within the City of Miami Beach is either excellent or good. In addition, a record high, 89 percent reported Miami Beach as an “excellent” or “good” place to live.
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Miami Beach Community Satisfaction Survey
Posted in Environment on May 7, 2012 |
Conrad Miami Hotel Installs Energy-Efficient Signage
Posted in Environment on January 19, 2011 |
Conrad Miami, the luxury Hilton Worldwide hotel in Miami’s Brickell business and financial district, today announced the installation of its new energy-efficient sign as part of a campaign of capital upgrades and refurbishment designed to raise the property’s profile and ensure the best-possible guest experience. The installation will begin with an unveiling and ribbon-cutting ceremony [...]
Epic Hotel in Miami Gets Green Seal Certification
Posted in Environment on April 22, 2010 |
The EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami continues to prove its environmental responsibility by becoming Green Seal certified. The EPIC Hotel, a favorite of Port of Miami cruise passengers, made the announcement just in time for Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, and proves that businesses can also contribute to the Green movement while presenting a luxury product [...]
Miami Beach Promotes Recycling
Posted in Environment on November 5, 2009 |
Miami Beach wants us to celebrate America Recycles Day on Saturday, November 14, 2009, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Lincoln Road at the Euclid Circle. Representatives from the recycling industry, non-profit environmental organizations, and City of Miami Beach staff will have informational booths.
Use Less Energy with a Close-to-Home Miami Vacation
Posted in Environment on June 11, 2009 |
Why waste fossil fuel catching a ride in a jet airliner when the best vacation might be right here in South Florida? With summer right around the corner, many Florida residents are finding their best trip is a close-to-home summer getaway that still provides an uncompromising experience.
City of Miami Beach Recycling Program
Posted in Environment on February 10, 2009 |
RECYCLING “Single-Stream” Recycling means that you will no longer have to separate your recyclable materials. Recycling services are provided by World Waste Services, Inc. to single family homes, buildings of 8 units or fewer provided that they are on city residential service. Residents can contact Miami Dade County 3-1-1 to order recycling cart.
Miami Dolphins Go GREEN
Posted in Environment on February 6, 2009 |
One of the little known benefits of the Miami Dolphins brief championship effort was the partnership forged with the green movement bringing automated recycling machines to the stadium and distributing information about environmental preservation at the last home game of the season. While most fans had other matters on their minds (like beer and more [...]
GREEN Beauty Products in Miami and Miami Beach?
Posted in Environment on January 26, 2009 |
Beauty industry insiders probably do not want you to think about the environmental impact of their products. While some advertising promotes the popular notion of cruelty-free production utilizing no animal testing, certified organic products must contain at least 95% organic ingredients as specified by the Food and Drug Administration. We surveyed
North Miami McDonald’s goes Green
Posted in Environment on January 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »
A former Boston Market fast-food restaurant in North Miami will be converted into a McDonald’s prototype GREEN restaurant conforming to the new LEED or Green building standards. North Miami Mayor Kevin Burns believes the decision to open the first Green Golden Arches facility makes a strong statement
Miami Holiday Clean Up – Recycling Christmas Trees
Posted in Environment on December 29, 2008 |
Did you know that the City of Miami recycles Christmas trees? Now that the holidays are drawing to a close, all you have to do is take down your decorations and leave the tree on the curb from Wednesday, January 7 through Wednesday, January 14 and your not-so evergreen will be hauled away to be [...]
