Year: 2011
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Congratulations City of Largo on LEED Platinum Certification
We’re very excited about this recent news out of the City of Largo. Creative Contractors Inc. has just completed construction of the City’s first LEED Platinum certified community center. It is so important that local government set the stage for private development of alternative and sustainable building methods. Which is why we want to give…
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Learning Gate’s 2nd Annual EcoFest
Learning Gate will be having its annual EcoFest event on April 2nd. EcoFest is a family friendly community event organized by Learning Gate Community School to celebrate the many businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Tampa Bay area dedicated to the principles of sustainability –Ecology, Equity and Economy. EcoFest 2011 will be held on April…
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USDA Mapping of Public Gardens
The USDA has launched a new database of what they’re calling ‘People’s Gardens’ in an effort to support the effort of communities around the country that are coming together to grow fresh food. USDA Press Release: [Excerpt] Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today urged people across the Nation to start People’s Gardens in their communities and…
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ECO FLA supports Slow Food USA initiative-where’s the buzz?
According to Slow Food USA honey bees are under attack but, as of yet, no one knows just what the culprit might be. Since bees are responsible for helping us grow food by pollinating many of our crops, ECO FLA encourages supporters and sponsors to join with Slow Food USA in getting the attention of…
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America’s New Farmers From Oregon to Florida
Are you young and want to be farmer? If so, you are not alone. Although the majority of farmland in the United States is owned by farmers over 55, there is a growing trend of younger farmers making an effort to revive old school farming techniques. We are seeing this same trend in Florida, and…
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Sea-level rise to impact Tampa, noted science author claims.
In an interview on PBS’s “Need to Know” (2/25/11), science author, Mark Hertsgaard, observed that in addition to the impact of sea-level rise due to climate-change on major cities like New York and San Francisco, “equally at risk is Tampa.” In the video feed of the interview, there is a image of Tampa’s downtown waterfront,…
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Seeking Balance in the Oyster Beds of Florida and Beyond
Oysters can certainly be a tasty treat and their purported side-effects are legendary, but increased libido is not the only reason to be interested in the future of these little creatures! Because oysters are big money makers and because we live an era of rampant irresponsibility, these mollusks are facing the very real dangers of…
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You Can Recycle Just About Anything Today—Maybe Even Towns & Cities
Over the past several decades we have all learned how vital recycling is to sustainable living. But what about recycling entire towns and cities? It seems that may be the future for “intelligent” cities. According to the USA Today, “Intelligent” cities, and “a renewed emphasis on improving the urban anchors of a region rather than…