Florida’s Environment: 12 Stories to Watch for August
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Action of the Week: Zero/Low-Waste Beauty Routine
Creating a zero-waste routine allows for reducing waste and chemicals that are harmful to the environment.
Action of the Week: Celebrate Florida Wildflower Day!
Celebrate Florida Wildflower Day and learn about wildflowers, the pollinators that need them, and how to make your yard friendly for native plants.
Tell Me About: Reef Restoration in Florida
The Florida Reef System (FRS) is the largest coral reef ecosystem in the continental US, with its extensive shallow coral reefs that span more than 350 miles. Since the 1970s reefs in Florida have been on a steady decline.
Action of the Week: Back to School Sustainable Shopping
Opting for more sustainable practices when looking for school supplies can help reduce waste that ends up in landfills and prevent excess resource use.
Tell Me About: Waste Incineration in Florida
Waste incineration was devised as a method for managing our waste while generating energy, but there are increasing concerns over its environmental and public health impacts.
Action of the Week: Interpret Environmental Labels
Learn how to identify credible ecolabels and avoid products claiming to be “all natural” or “eco-friendly” without third-party certification.
Florida’s Environment: 12 Stories to Watch for July
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Trees Provide Hope in the Slowing of Climate Change — But They Can’t Do It Alone
Restoration efforts are aiming to restore the ability of forests to store our carbon dioxide emissions and slow the rate of global warming.
Tell Me About: Giant African Land Snail
The invasive giant African land snail is back in the state! Expanding past its original range in South Florida, this mollusk was spotted in Pasco County, north of Tampa. Read on to learn more about this species and what to do if you spot them!