On this episode of Miami-Dade Solid Waste Podcast, hosted by Frank Calderon, we welcome Nick, Resilience Division Director for the Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management, for an engaging conversation on the new Zero Waste Master Plan, recycling, and composting. Together, they explo re what “zero waste” really means — rethinking waste as a resource — and the short-, medium- and long-term projects already underway across Miami-Dade County. waste isn’t waste until you waste it So Zero Waste basically means maybe we need to rethink waste as a resource In this episode, we discuss: – What Zero Waste Really Means – New Items Added to the Recycling Program – The Fertile Earth Composting Pilot – On-Demand Home Composting Workshops – Free Larger and Second Recycling Carts – Repair Events and Local Markets for Waste Don’t miss this insightful conversation and stay tuned for future episodes featuring more of the people shaping a cleaner, more resilient Miami-Dade County. For more shows, visit: www.cnewstv.com ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area. This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community. Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com . If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected] The post Miami-Dade Solid Waste Podcast: Nick, Resilience Division Director | Zero Waste Master Plan appeared first on Miami’s Community News. ...read more read less