Green Tips for Summer Road Trips
Are you one of the estimated 41.9 million Americans who will travel 50 miles or more this summer? Are you on your way to that family reunion or summer wedding? Do you need a short… Read More
Tag: sustainability
Social Sustainability on the Seven Seas
When it comes to ocean sustainability, Pinellas County has a lot of reasons to take notice. A 2014 citizen survey conducted in Pinellas indicated that people are mostly happy with the life they live… Read More
Standing Idly By
You pull up to a drive-thru, hoping to be in and out with your coffee in the blink of an eye, but are met with a line that wraps around the building. You’ve arrived to… Read More
EarthDay – #YourPower
Earth Day is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. We’ve certainly come a long way since fighting toxic waste at Love Canal, phasing out leaded gasoline, and banning DDT. What is the greatest challenge facing… Read More
Spring Space Savers
Spring is here and with it comes warmer weather, blooming flowers, and (everyone’s favorite) spring cleaning. Living more simply is a great step towards sustainability, and spring is an ideal moment to tiptoe through the… Read More
Fashion Forward
Getting dressed in the morning, you likely have your mind set on the day ahead. How will you get to work? What do you need to make dinner tonight? Concerns about sustainability may enter your… Read More
Sustainably Sweet Celebrations
Sustainability fans always refer to the “sweet” spot – a point at which economic profits are in balance with environmental and social gains. Well, this February, think about these choices as you search for the… Read More
Water Heaters: Tank or Tankless?
Water heating is a large part of your utility bill, making up about 15% of the energy cost in a home. As such, choosing the right water heater is an important step toward energy efficiency. Because they should… Read More
Make a Difference
In 1983, Martin Luther King Day (MLK Day) was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan. It was first observed in 1986 and is now recognized throughout the union. In 1994, Congress established Martin Luther… Read More
Let’s Talk Climate
On January 22, UF/IFAS Extension will host a community discussion about climate change in partnership with the University of South Florida. The event will be held at the Main Library in St. Petersburg and supports the library”s… Read More