You don't have to live on land to recycle!
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Calendar of Events |
MAY |
Green Drinks
Wednesday, May 14
5:30pm
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Water Quality - What the Experts Say
Public Information Forum about the state of Key West's nearshore waters, as part of Last Stand’s campaign to make our beaches safe.
The Forum will be Wednesday, May 14, at NOAA's Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center at the Truman Waterfront, Key West.
The program begins at 5:30 pm, followed by refreshments in partnership with Green Drinks
The program is free of charge and the public is welcome.
Sponsored by Last Stand
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JUNE |
Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, June 7
8am - 10:30ish
TBA
Sponsored by Last Stand
Green Drinks
Wednesday, June 11
5:30pm
http://www.greendrinks.org
keywestgreen@gmail.com |
JULY |
Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, July 5
8am - 10:30ish
TBA
Sponsorships by civic groups, clubs and organizations are available by contacting
Chris Belland cbelland@historictours.com
or Annalise Mannix amannix@kwcity.com |
AUGUST |
Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, August 2
8am - 10:30ish
TBA
Sponsored by Florida Keys Outreach Coalition |
SEPTEMBER |
Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, September 6
8am - 10:30ish
TBA
Sponsorships by civic groups, clubs and organizations are available by contacting
Chris Belland cbelland@historictours.com
or Annalise Mannix amannix@kwcity.com |
OCTOBER |
Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, October 4
8am - 10:30ish
TBA
Sponsored by GLEE |
NOVEMBER |
Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, November 1
8am - 10:30ish
TBA
Sponsored by Old Island Restoration Foundation |
DECEMBER |
Citywide Cleanup
Saturday, December 6
8am - 10:30ish
TBA
Sponsored by Historic Tours of America, Inc. |
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University of Florida Institute of Food and Aguciltural Sciences
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners and the University of Florida have shared a productive county/state/federal partnership through the Extension Service for 20 years. The primary mission of the Extension Service is to disseminate and encourage the application of research-generated knowledge.
The Monroe County Extension Office is dedicated toward serving Monroe County by providing objective information to individuals, businesses, and agencies for better decision making and by creating programs and services that provide unique lifelong learning opportunities that empower people to improve their quality of life.
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Keys Energy Green News |
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Florida Keys FreecycleTM
Florida Keys FreecycleTM where one person's trash can be another's treasure!
Freecycle is open to individuals, businesses, schools, and nonprofit organizations. Our goal is to make it easy for everyone in the Keys to find new homes for good items rather than throw them away. We'll reduce waste, save resources, ease the burden on landfills, and connect with like-minded folks. |
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T.R.A.S.H.E.D. in the Keys
We believe staying economically strong, means staying enviromentally friendly and clean. This requires a grass roots movement of people and businesses willing to do what must be done to help keep our shorelines, inlets, harbors and outlying islands clear of TRASH. It is our goal to involve the business community, private sector and guests of the Florida Keys in this joint venture, to preserve our natural surroundings for future generations.We will do this through action, education and a common cause for a cleaner Florida Keys. Get Involved For A Cleaner Greener Future!
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How to Get Rid of Junk Mail |
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America Recycles Day Pledge Card Contest
November 15, 2007 is America Recycles Day (ARD). ARD is a national event that focuses on the importance of recycling and buying products made with reyccled conent. In celebration of this event, Recycle Florida Today, Creative Recycling Systems and the Florida Department of Environmental Protections are please to announce the Fourth Annual Florida (K-12) Schools Recycling Pledge Card Contest.
CLICK HERE to download (PDF) the contest details.
CLICK HERE to download (PDF) the pledge cards.
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Florida Keys Green Living & Energy Education
Florida Keys Green Living & Energy Education is a non-profit organization created for educating individuals, businesses and policy makers within the Florida Keys community to promote sustainable living through efficient and renewable energy, and the conservation of water and land resources |
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Florida-Keys Green Sweep
GreenSweep gets people involved in the restoration and management of Florida Keys natural areas that urgently need help. Please set some time aside on the first Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. to noon. Grab a friend or family member, pull on your work gloves (or borrow ours) and lend a hand. |
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University of Florida IFAS Extension – Solutions for your Life
SolutionsForYourLife.com is the Web site of University of Florida Extension. We've put all of our expertise in one place, to make it easy for you to get what you need. You can explore topics in lawn and garden care, family life and consumer choices, agriculture, community development, the environment, and youth development. Above all, our site is focused on getting you timely and relevant solutions for improving your life. SolutionsForYourLife.com brings you current, science-based answers--free. Please also visit: http://monroe.ifas.ufl.edu/ |
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Florida Friendly Landscaping
Environmental protection begins in your yard. Learn about Florida-friendly landscaping, pick up some landscaping tips and see examples of landscape designs. |
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Growing Fruit Trees
Fruit trees are a wonderful way to enhance the beauty and value of your landscape. They provide nutritious food to eat and share with friends, neighbors, and wildlife; they provide shade, and are aesthetically pleasing. |
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Saving Water
Click on the links below to learn more about how you and your family can conserve water:
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
South Florida Water Management District
Green Thumb Certified Nurseries
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Energy Star
Energy Star is a dynamic government/industry partnership that offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions, making it easy to save money while protecting the environment for future generations. |
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