GreenBrevard examines the GND’s promises and asks for your perspective We shy away from politics here on GreenBrevard, but there’s a topic that has really bugged us since we began writing and talking about sustainability, and that is “green-washing”. Over the years we’ve seen many people, orgs, and products claim to be good for the […]
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Join Save the Manatee Club to protect Brevard’s manatees! Learn how to adopt, volunteer, and save the Indian River Lagoon.
Eco-friendly products can be categorized into several groups. One prominent category includes biodegradable items, which break down naturally in the environment. These products, such as compostable packaging and plant-based cleaning supplies, decompose without leaving harmful residues. Another category involves recyclable products, such as aluminum cans and certain plastics, which can be processed and turned into new materials. Products made from sustainable materials, including bamboo, recycled paper, and organic cotton, showcase environmentally responsible sourcing.
Florida, known for its stunning beaches, diverse ecosystems, and unique wildlife, is not only a tourist paradise, but also a prime location for sustainable initiatives. In this post, we will explore some of the remarkable sustainability efforts taking place in the Sunshine State and how they are shaping a greener future for generations to come.
Until you experience the great outdoors, you really have no concept of what Florida is all about. The remarkable diversity of our state takes a lifetime to appreciate. From beach to marsh, forests to sand hills, the breadth, width and scale is hard to take all in.
March 23, 2021 is National Ag Day, a time when producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America gather to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by American agriculture.
The modern world is inherently self-destructive. We use natural resources, create products and services and consume them. Indeed, it’s a never ending race, and we’re doing so more aggressively and with greater efficiency that at any other point in recorded history. If we don’t slow down, or change gears, how much longer can we continue? Enter the simple notion of regeneration.
The EnergyWhiz Olympics is all about clean energy and creative kids. Each year, on the first Saturday in May, hundreds of students converge at the Florida Solar Energy Center in Cocoa, Florida to participate in renewable energy themed events.
On Saturday, March 28 you can VOTE EARTH by switching off your lights for one hour. Or you can vote global warming by leaving your lights on. Save a little energy and be part of real democracy, speak up, and help us make a point.