Gradable Connects Miami Businesses to Sustainable Solutions Amidst Waste Crisis

The Solid Waste Crisis in Miami-Dade

• ⚠️ Miami-Dade County faces a severe solid waste crisis, generating approximately 5 million tons of trash annually, which is double the national average.
• 📉 This excessive waste leads to overflowing landfills and environmental issues, with trash flowing into the bay during rain.

Gradable: A Marketplace for Sustainable Solutions

• 💡 Gradable, a Miami startup launched in 2023 by Yadira Diaz, aims to connect businesses and residents with sustainable alternatives to combat the waste problem.
• 🧩 It functions as a one-stop shop marketplace, offering a portfolio of companies that provide green solutions for businesses.
• 🎯 Currently, Gradable features over 250 businesses offering sustainable products, services, and technologies.

Reusable Coffee Cup Program

• ☕ Gradable has partnered with businesses like Cafe Matisse Place to implement a reusable coffee cup program.
• 💰 This program incentivizes consumers by offering perks, such as the 10th coffee free, and aims to reduce the use of disposable, plastic-lined cups.
• 🤝 The Miami Downtown District Authority supports this initiative by offering a $1,000 rebate to participating businesses.
• 📱 An app tracks the usage of reusable cups, with plans to expand the program citywide.

Broader Sustainability Initiatives

• ♻️ Beyond the coffee cup program, Gradable is working with hotels like Elser Hotel and Mayfair House on initiatives such as composting, recycling, and replacing single-use plastics with biodegradable alternatives.
• 💰 Implementing sustainable practices can lead to reduced expenses for businesses by lowering costs associated with energy, water, and waste management.