Tag: reuse

Potted plants at a nursery.

New Life for Plastic Plant Pots: Reuse ideas!

by Dr. Megan Moore
September 23, 2026

We all love taking new plants home, but they often come in plastic nursery pots that aren't ideal for long-term plant health (plus, they aren't always the best to look at!).  With increasing plastic pollution, keeping this debris out of ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Garden, Pasco County, Pasco Extension, Plants, Plastic, Recycle, Reuse, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office
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Could you “buy nothing” for a year?

by Alicia Betancourt
January 23, 2025

It is a new year, and I want to work on what I can do to make it more planet-friendly. To live more climate-aware and reduce my environmental impact, I plan to start by being more mindful of what I consume. Moreover, I have been looking into ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Advertising, Borrow, Buy Nothing For A Year, Carbon Footprint, Climate-aware, Consumer Awareness, Consumer Culture, DeClutter, DIY, Environmental Impact, Essential Purchases Only, Financial Benefits, Food Waste, Gift Giving, Leftover Repurposing, Locally Grown, Meal Planning, Mental Clarity, Mindful Consumption, Minimalist, Non-essential Purchases, Planet-friendly, Plant-based Meals, Recycling, Reducing Waste, Refurbished Items, Repair, Reusable Options, Reuse, Seasonal Produce, Second-hand, Share, Social Situations, Sustainability-driven, Sustainable Brands, Swap

UF/IFAS Launches First “Green Sports” Management Certificate

by Randy Penn
September 3, 2024

In today’s world of sports, managers must be aware of all components of their organization, including their ability to impact and influence our communities.  The University of Florida/IFAS Sarasota County Extension realizes this, and has ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Environmental Sustainability, Green Sports, Green Sports Alliance, Pgm_Waste, Recycle, Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Sports Management
photo illustration of resource conservation, with green earth globe set against backdrop of lush, green vegetation. [credit: pixabay.com, satheesh sankaran]

Venice Florida Tours Becomes the Newest Sarasota County Green Business Partner

by Randy Penn
August 19, 2024

Venice Florida Tours started in 2016 as a small side-business for owners Ronnie and Tiffany Fernandez. We offered history walking tours on weekends. Now, four tour types are offered every day of the week: history walking, haunted history, bicycle, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Environmental Sustainability, Ghost Tours, Green Business, Green Business Partnership, Pgm_Waste, Recycle, Recycling, Reduce, Reuse
photo illustration of resource conservation, with green earth globe set against backdrop of lush, green vegetation. [credit: pixabay.com, satheesh sankaran]

Sarasota County Green Map: Medical and Life Sciences Business Partners

by Randy Penn
July 17, 2024

Sarasota County has taken another step towards a greener future with the launch of its new Green Business Partnership Map.  The goal is to showcase and promote local businesses dedicated to environmental practices, encouraging residents and ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Conservation, Environmental Sustainability, GBP, Green Business, Green Business Partnership, Pgm_Waste, Recycle, Recycling, Reduce, Resources, Reuse, Waste Reduction
photo illustration of resource conservation, with green earth globe set against backdrop of lush, green vegetation. [credit: pixabay.com, satheesh sankaran]

Welcome Our Newest Green Business Partner: Walls By Me

by Randy Penn
July 17, 2024

Walls By Me is a small, locally owned and operated business specializing in high-quality wallpaper and installation services. As a proud member of the Sarasota community and a certified green business, Walls By Me takes pride in operating a ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Conservation, Energy, Environmental Sustainability, GBP, Green Business, Green Business Partnership, Pgm_Waste, Recycle, Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Water
a hand with an empty plastic water bottle reaches into a blue bin to recycle the waste. [credit: uf/ifas, tyler jones]

Recycling for New Residents: A Guide to Sustainable Practices in Sarasota County

by Randy Penn
May 23, 2024

Welcome to the “Sarasota County Starter Kit: A Guide to Living on the Suncoast” series! As a new resident, you might have questions on the recycling programs in Sarasota County.  Moving to a new community often comes with changes in recycling, ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Green, Pgm_Waste, Recycle, Recycling, Reduce, Reuse, Waste Reduction

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