On Jan. 19, 2006, Dave’s Auto Repair became the first Sarasota County Green Business Partner. Join us in this blog series over the next several months as we highlight our partners by looking back over the past 15 years of this fantastic partnership! Over ... READ MORE
Category: ConservationOn Jan. 19, 2006, Dave’s Auto Repair became the first Sarasota County Green Business Partner. Join us in this blog series over the next several months as we highlight our partners by looking back over the past 15 years of this fantastic partnership! Over ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
On Jan. 19, 2006, Dave’s Auto Repair become Sarasota County’s first Green Business Partner. Pledging to demonstrate the environmental stewardship of the business, the auto repair location began taking sustainable actions to reduce waste, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural ResourcesBrian's Auto Repair is a Sarasota auto repair specialist. The company provides car repair and auto services to Sarasota and the surrounding areas. FROM BRIAN'S AUTO REPAIR When something is not right with your vehicle, it can be very stressful, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
The sports industry has the ability to impact and influence our communities and many sports organizations are evaluating their environmental impacts. One way the industry is changing is through the promotion of healthy and sustainable communities. ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Please welcome our newest Sarasota County Green Business Partner: Bia Candle Co. Bia Candle Co. has chosen each of its 8 fragrances for their complex olfactory compositions. Our candles are meant to perfume your home with the same sophistication ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension![Food scraps in a compost pile. {CREDIT: Camila Guillen, UF/IFAS]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2021/04/2021_Waste_blogFoodWaste01_ifasCROP1338x357TINY.jpg)
Food waste is a huge issue, here and around the globe. As a country, we throw away 40 percent of all the food produced, or up to 160 billion pounds each year. The price tag for that waste approaches $218 billion. And, with production losses ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County's Waste Reduction program has added three new courses to UF/IFAS Extension Online Learning. Read more about these opportunities, then follow the supplied link(s) to register. Green Business Partnership Best ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources
Composting with worms—also known as "vermicomposting"—is the process of using worms to produce rich compost from kitchen wastes. One pound of worms can turn 65 pounds of garbage into garden compost in 100 days. It is the way to go if you ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation
Looking to make an impact in your community this year? Start by creating an edible garden and composting project! Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County for our 60-minute workshop on community gardening and composting. Many local neighborhoods, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes