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Want to be greener in 2015? There’s an app for that!
Apps, or application software, are designed for use with smart devices like tablets and smartphones to make your life simpler and easier. So have you considered using a green app? From recycling to...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 mind as...
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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...
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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...
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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 pick up your sister for an...
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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...
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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 vacation without all...
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October is Energy Action Month
In 2011, President Obama declared October Energy Action Month. With the goal of encouraging Americans to conserve energy and water, this month is an excellent time to look at our own habits and think...
View ArticleLeopold’s Land Ethic Lives On
Aldo Leopold has been dead for over 60 years, but his ideas have continued to live on in the hearts and minds of countless people. In fact, some of his most well known work was not published until the...
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COP 21
COP 21 is happening now in Paris. While the conference will undoubtedly get media coverage, you may still have some questions about what this conference is and what outcomes are hoped for. 2011 Global...
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Holiday Utility Savings Tips
With budgets stretched to cover gifts and large family gatherings, we often overlook our holiday utility bills as an area for saving. But making simple changes in water and energy use can leave you...
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Happy Holidays!
We at UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County would like to wish you a joyful season and a happy, healthy New Year. The post Happy Holidays! appeared first on UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County.
View ArticleNew Year’s Conflict Resolution
In the New Year, we encourage you to make a resolution to champion a sustainable change, whether at home, at work, or in your community. But what if your sustainable vision doesn’t line up with the...
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Live Simply with Solutions for Your Life
As you begin to check off the lists that you’ve prepared for 2016 and perhaps those of 2015 that haven’t been accomplished yet, let’s consider how the University of Florida Extension Service can...
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Eco Conscious Spring Break Travel Tips
Spring break fever is heating up and many of you may be preparing to head out of town to visit family and friends or just get away from it all. From commute choices to cleaning products to food and...
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My Summer Internship
Designated Green Business Partners do their best to protect the environment. Hi my name is Trevor Ackerman and I am working at the UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County office as their Sustainability...
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