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    Welcome to the Office of Sustainability

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    Innovation, Collaboration, Leadership
    Simply put, sustainability refers to our ability to sustain ourselves, our community and the natural resources on which we depend (like clean air and water) for our day-to-day survival. Sustainability recognizes the need for us to move away from using resources in an inefficient and wasteful way and instead move toward a smarter way of doing business. It also recognizes the important links between economic prosperity, social well-being and environmental health.

    The Miami-Dade Office of Sustainability collaborates with County agencies, business groups, non-profit organizations and other partners to protect and enhance the County's distinct environmental quality and livability. Additionally, the Office leads the development and implementation of the County's sustainability plan, GreenPrint. The plan will set the framework for the County to inspire, inform and enable our communities to improve their quality of life and increase economic prosperity through environmental responsibility.

    The Office coordinates and assists with organization-wide and department-level change towards sustainable government culture, operations and service delivery in order for the County to provide lean green government, encourage strong environmental practices, create healthy urban environments, and provide smart mobility.

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    Miami Metrozoo uses grant funds for green project

    Over a 10-week test run, Miami Metrozoo successfully converted animal waste and green waste into compost that was used to landscape the zoo. The testing of in-vessel composting showcased the environmental and economic advantages of reusing organic waste.

    In-vessel composter at Metrozoo

    The funds came courtesy of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant. Metrozoo was one of four South Florida locations to test the in-vessel composting project. Participants also included the City of Miami and Florida International University.

    The South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District (SDSWCD) is now seeking $142,000 for the zoo to purchase the necessary equipment to install a full-scale version of the program. The program's expenses would be covered in just two years when factoring in the savings in disposal costs.

    For more information, contact SDSWCD Administrator Morgan Levy at 305-242-1288.

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    Grant money available for agricultural industry

    Agriculture industry representatives in Miami-Dade County are eligible for rebates of up to 65 percent toward the cost of updating agriculture irrigation pumps, thanks to $2 million the County received in Recovery Act funds from the Environmental Protection Agency. The new pumps will lower diesel emissions and increase fuel efficiency, resulting in environmental and financial benefits.

    For more information, contact County Agricultural Manager Charles LaPradd's office at 305-971-5091.

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    MIA Green Expo & Conference 2010

    MIA Green Expo and Conference Professionals, executives, officers, entrepreneurs and experts will join in the green fun at the MIA Green Expo & Conference Feb. 25-26, 2010 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The program will feature educational sessions, more than 300 U.S. and international exhibitors and a cocktail reception.

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    MIA Goes Green

    Our airport is keeping sustainability in the forefront! With the use of an Environment Management System, Miami International Airport is saving our resources in various ways. Their new re-lamping program to save energy, low-volume toilets to conserve water and a battery recycling program are just a few. Find out more by watching the video below.

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