YOUR GREEN CITY
We are a U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement Signatory
Environmental Management Task Force
Earth Hour Proclamation March 16, 2009
We reduced our government sector GHG emissions by 8.7% between 2003 and 2007
Did you know it is mandatory for Commercial Entities and Business' to recycle in the City of Sarasota? View the City's Recycling Ordinance here. Read about our Commercial and Business Recycling Program
Environmental Points of Pride Brochure
On Earth Hour 2010, Participation is easy. By flipping off your lights on March 27th at 8:30 p.m. local time for one hour you will be making the switch to a cleaner, more secure nation and prosperous America. Please participate with us!” |
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The Sarasota County Green Map® Visit the Sarasota County Green Map by clicking the icon to the right. |
hundreds of millions of people, organizations, corporations and governments around the world will come together to make a bold statement about their concern for climate change by doing something quite simple—turning off their lights for one hour.
Learn How You Can Make Every Day Earth Day
Explore ways to save energy and improve the environment by taking simple steps around your home.
This is an interactive website from the Department of Energy that shows the community the simple things that can be done to save energy around your home. Click on and see how you can save!
Do you want to make smart, healthy choices when purchasing seafood at a restaurant or grocery store? Do you want to ensure healthy fish stocks? Then click here to view the most updated version of the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Guide for the Southeastern Region of the United States.
Want to lower your carbon footprint and reduce the number of pounds of greenhouse gas emissions you contribute? Go to the Low Carbon Diet Calculator to find out how many pounds you need to lose! Low Carbon Diet Carbon Footprint Calculator
Looking for a Local Green Business? Click & Search
Interested in becoming a S.A.V.E. (Sustainability) Volunteer? Click Here
For More Information on the City of Sarasota's Environmental Management
Please contact: Alison Albee at 941-365-2200 x. 6317