Curious about where we get our potable water, or how to save resources (and money)? Join us June 17 for our latest “Ask an Agent Anything” webinar. Our “Ask an Agent Anything: Energy and Water Efficiency” webinar brings… Read More
An invasive species is an organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it is not native*, and its introduction can be intentional or unintentional. There are many kinds of invaders such as algae,… Read More
In April, 10 Sarasota County nonprofits were awarded $161,379 in grant funding through the Partners for Green Places program. The funds will be used for energy and water efficiency upgrades at their facilities. Partners for Green Places Partners… Read More
Are you interested in reducing your energy and water bills at home? Check out our Do-It-Yourself Audit Kits today to learn how you can improve your home’s efficiency and save money. DIY Energy and Water Audit Kits Sarasota… Read More
Let’s talk about our toilets…and, more specifically, what we can flush down them. I know we are all familiar with the warnings about what not to flush in public bathrooms. These same warnings apply to our bathrooms at home, even… Read More
By Randall Penn, waste reduction agent, and Sarah Bostick, sustainable agriculture agent UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Savor Sarasota is coming back to town June 1st through 14th. During this event, local restaurants will feature lunch and dinner menus… Read More
Please welcome Green Packer Moving Boxes to the Sarasota County Green Business Partnership. Green Packer is veteran owned moving box rental business and a member of the Business Network International Southwest Florida. Green Packer just celebrated Earth Day… Read More
As southwest Floridians, we are all aware of our two seasons — wet and dry. But when the dry season (October – May) is abnormally dry that is called a drought. The 2019-2020 dry season has been abnormally… Read More
Twice a year, two seasons, two months of misery as we try our best to avoid hitting the clouds of lovebugs in our car’s path. Yes, it is that time of the year again when the well-known lovebugs… Read More
Is your business considering going green? If so, join UF/IFAS Waste Reduction Program to learn steps to implement environmentally sustainable programs into your business. This course is designed to introduce businesses with best management practices (BMPs) for implementing… Read More
