UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Ramona Madhosingh-Hector, Urban Sustainability Agent When we prepare for the academic year for our school and college aged students, we’re usually thinking about school supplies, dorm rooms and lunch boxes but have you ever considered the green ethic… Read More
Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project 10% of the average home electric bill goes towards refrigeration. You can save money throughout the year by buying a more efficient refrigerator/freezer. Refrigerator and Freezer Purchasing Tips: Choose the right size and type… Read More
Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. The cooling efficiency of your heat pump or air conditioning system is rated by a SEER number. The SEER is defined as a ratio of the average… Read More
Sustainable Floridian pioneers – Are you interested in a green lifestyle? Do you want to volunteer? Then this program is for you! Come out and meet the instructors of the 7- week Sustainable Floridian Master Volunteer program and… Read More
Green homes and free energy audits are the featured topics Thursday, Aug. 4, on There’s No Place Like Home, the radio show sponsored by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County. The show can also be watched on… Read More
Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project When checking for leaks around doors and windows, use a dollar bill: insert the dollar bill in the opening. If it falls out or slips out easily, the weather-stripping should be repaired or replaced…. Read More
Nan Jensen, RD, LD/N Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Summer vacation is quickly coming to an end and soon it will be back to school. When the kids get home after a long day in the classroom,… Read More
Covering a pool when it is not in use is the single most effective means of reducing the pool’s heating costs, by as much as 50%–70%. Pool covers also can minimize the pool’s chemical use by 35%–60%, conserve… Read More
By: Nan Jensen, FCS Agent Bring out the flavor of that fresh summer produce by cooking it on the grill. Whether you cook the fruits and veggies directly on the grill rack, skewer them into kabobs or use… Read More
By: Greg Plantamura, Grant Worker If your home uses an automatic irrigation system, these devices can help you save energy, water and money–and keep your yard looking greener. Soil moisture controllers are designed to bypass a scheduled event… Read More
