The Village Goes Green Initiative

March and April 2009 mean "Green" in the Village and South Florida

The "Village Goes Green Initiative" was formally approved by the Key Biscayne Village Council in September 2007.  The VGGI received funding in the FY 2008-2009 budget to support coordination and implementation of environmentally conscious projects, events and educational outreach opportunities.

The community showed broad support for a green program at a Town Hall Meeting on Energy & the Environment held in April 2007.  The VGGI was formed thanks to the leadership of former Councilmember Pat Weinman and the continued support of Mayor Robert Vernon. More information about the history of the program is available here.

GREEN PROGRAMS: Follow the Links to Learn More!
(These pages are being updated as of 11/09)

• RECYCLING
  Education, Awareness and Implementation efforts throughout the community are a large component of the VGGI.
  • Single-Family Home Recycling Services Provided by the Village as part of Solld Waste Services
  • Recycling Tips for Multi-Family Residents: Recycling is required by Miami-Dade County Ordinance!
  • Recycling Tips for Commercial Property Owners/Tenants: Recycling is required by Miami-Dade County Ordinance!
  • Annual Electronics Recycling Drive for all Residents
  • Village Hall/Civic Center Recycling Efforts (coming soon!)

• OUTREACH/EVENTS
  All are invited to participate in March/April Events celebrating Earth Day
• ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT VILLAGE HALL (coming soon!)
• TRANSPORTATION
  • Green Tips for Drivers
  • Miami-County Transit Information: "B" Bus Route serving Key Biscayne and Metrorail/Metromover
  • Village Pedestrian- and Bike-Friendly Community Improvements (coming soon!)
  • Flex Fuel Police Department Vehicles (coming soon!)
  • Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Policy (coming soon!)