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Miami-Dade County Commissioners voted on Nov. 20 in favor of a resolution sponsored by Commissioner Eileen Higgins to eliminate single-use plastics and styrofoam at such county facilities as Miami International airport, PortMiami and county offices.
“Today’s passage of legislation to significantly reduce single-use plastics is a major step forward to protect Biscayne Bay and our environment with sensible policies that our businesses and residents can embrace,” Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said.
“Miami-Dade produces over 5 million tons of waste annually and I commend Commissioner Eileen Higgins and the Board of Commissioners for taking this significant step towards increasing reuse, as we work hard to reduce our overall waste production,” the mayor added.
“I’m proud of the bold action taken today by the Board of County Commissioners in passing my legislation to eliminate single-use plastics and styrofoam from county operations,” Commissioner Higgins said. “The message to our residents is clear. Miami-Dade County is prioritizing our residents’ health, protecting our precious wildlife, eliminating trash, and preserving our natural resources like Biscayne Bay.
“I look forward to working with Mayor Levine Cava and county vendors to begin this transition to sustainable products that will pave the way for a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient future for Miami-Dade,” Commissioner Higgins added.
Single-use plastics are not indefinitely recyclable and do not lend themselves to reuse in the same way as other durable products. Moving away from single-use plastics reduces the impacts of plastic pollution on the environment and in waterways. The legislation also aligns county operations with the county’s voluntary PlasticFree305 program.
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