Not even saltwater can kill Florida’s native yaupon tree. That’s the first thing Bryon White of New Smyrna Beach noticed as he ventured out after a hurricane blasted through the area in 2011: A solo tree standing amongst salt-battered, dead vegetation. He couldn’t help but be amazed: “This green plant was standing there – it […]Read More
The interest for green jobs is growing, and these colleges and university help meet the demand The demand for green jobs is growing, and with it, tools and training to meet the interest. A green jobs survey report from the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation says positions with a slant towards sustainability can be found […]Read More
On its website, Publix has a running, real-time ticker that shows how many paper and plastic bags have been saved because of its initiatives since mid-2007. As customers watch the numbers increase exponentially (it’s currently at more than 8 billion), they can learn more about ways they, too, can focus on sustainability. It’s just one […]Read More
Every company has the power to create positive change for the environment — no matter how big or small. It’s what many consumers want to see from the businesses they frequent, as well. Seventy-seven percent feel it’s “extremely important” for businesses to operate sustainably, according to a Bentley-Gallup Force for Good poll. For businesses willing […]Read More
How to provide enough food for a growing global population while maintaining the Earth’s natural resources is the single most important issue sustainable agriculture seeks to address. According to the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the principles of sustainable farming include “satisfying human food needs” and, at the same time, protecting the environment […]Read More
