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Inspired Ideas
My name is Lauren Reilly. I will graduate in May from the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Environmental Science and Policy, as well as a Minor in...
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Green Travel
Spring is the time we begin to think about family vacations and enjoying the beauty of Florida. Taking your green practices on the road may be challenging, but with a little preparation you can be...
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100 Years of Sustainable Living Ideas
The Cooperative Extension System was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. In Florida, Extension has helped millions by tapping the latest information from the research of the University of...
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How to Get Rid of Unwanted Mail?
It seems like a never ending stream of catalogs and advertisements coming into our mailbox. If we want to save natural resources and reduce waste, how do we get rid of unwanted mail? We each use...
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2014 Pinellas County Extension Website Survey
Please take this short survey about our website (www.pinellascountyextension.org) and help us improve how we deliver information. Your input is very valuable to us. Are we missing something you need...
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Pinellas Green Business Partnership
The Green Business Partnership (GBP) is a voluntary assessment that recognizes businesses for their environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. Offered through Pinellas County Extension, it...
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Solar Energy Updates
What’s new for solar energy in Florida? Solar energy sounds like the perfect solution to create a sustainable, clean and renewable energy source. So, is Florida moving towards more solar energy?...
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Green Resolutions for 2015
Have you set your new “green” resolutions for 2015? Are you still forgetting that reusable bag for the grocery or not quite off the bottled water yet? Each year brings a new opportunity to see how we...
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Does Recycling make a Difference?
Sometimes we get mixed signals about whether recycling is important in Pinellas County. Our 25 local governments have various policies that support recycling efforts. Single stream recycling is the...
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Create a Healthy Home
Do you know how healthy your home is? Do you worry about toxins and air quality in the home? We spend the majority of our time indoors and it can have serious health impacts. The products we purchase...
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Nature’s Notebook
Are you curious and persistent? Then you would make a great Citizen Scientist. If your passion is observing nature, you might want to consider becoming a Citizen Scientist through a program like the...
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Resources for Backyard Chickens
The rise in popularity of backyard chickens in Pinellas County brings up many questions about best management practices. There are various ordinances depending on your location and which city you live...
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