State College Of Florida Sustainability Initiatives
State College of Florida promotes sustainability through various initiatives. The college focuses on raising awareness and developing channels for communication in order to improve the sustainability practices of the community. The school encourages clubs on campus for students, and also offers degrees and courses in alternative energies and renewable resources. Information can be found here and exploring the page. Also check out the "Realtime Carbon Offset and Energy Production" of the school by clicking the tree at the left.
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National and Local Services and Information
Florida Gulf Coast Chapter U.S. Green Building Councilhttp://usgbc-fgc.org/
While maintaining a strong role in assisting local and nation-wide businesses and governments, the USGBC is also a LEEDer in the green movement. Being the birth parent of the LEED certification, this organization can assist in almost any capacity with getting "green". |
Saint Petersburg Permaculture Guildhttp://thepermacultureguild.com/
Though "Permaculture" may sound like the kind of subject you may skip in a magazine, while sitting on the throne........well, this is something that can save every man, woman, and child on earth. The Saint Petersburg Guild can help to prepare you for that time. With an emphasis on edible landscaping and sustainable growth, the Saint Petersburg Permaculture guild is a coalition of community leaders and "green" enthusiasts. Above you will find a video with Bill Morison explaining, briefly, Permaculture. |
Suncoast Growableshttp://www.growables.org/clubs/suncoast.html Here you will find a myriad of references for edible lanscaping. From beneficial to profitable plants that can be easily grown and provide naturally grown fruits and produces for an entire household.
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Sarasota County SustainabilityIn 2002 , Sarasota County decided to make a sustainability initiative in order to ensure the quality of life of its future residents. Since then a "roadmap of sustainability" was established for the county to set an example for their residents. Information on Sarasota Counties initiatives can be found here.
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