GSA Trade Shop

The General Services Administration will soon have the distinction of having the County’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building – the GSA Trade Shop. Between energy efficiency, water conservation features and the use of recycled building materials, the building is truly innovative.

Everything Motorcycles

As the owner of Everything Motorcycles in Palmetto Bay, Michael Levin knows what motorcycle enthusiasts like, want and need. See how a Miami-Dade County Mom and Pop Grant is helping Levin's business stay on course and enabling him to better serve the community.

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County first in nation to pilot test hybrid garbage truck

In an attempt to continue to reduce emissions and fuel consumption, the Department of Solid Waste is testing a hybrid garbage truck during a 4-week pilot program. It is actually the first municipal solid waste agency in the Country to do so. Get the green scoop in this episode of Green Scene.

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Library System "greens" operations

In an attempt to continue to reduce emissions and fuel consumption, the Department of Solid Waste is testing a hybrid garbage truck during a 4-week pilot program. It is actually the first municipal solid waste agency in the Country to do so. Get the green scoop in this episode of Green Scene.

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County Agriculture Manager promotes Farmers' Markets

All over Miami-Dade, farmer's markets are making it easier than ever to bring fresh, local flavor home. Charles Lap add,  Miami-Dade's Agricultural Manager, visits County Connection with tips on how to buy green and shop local at a farmer's market near you!

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Canopy and Beautification

You might be surprised to know that Miami-Dade County is lacking in tree canopy cover. Our 12% is well below the 30% national average and the Community Image Advisory Board is working hard to change that – as is the County’s Adopt-A-Tree program.

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