Sustainable Initiatives are voluntary, non-regulatory programs within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that assist Florida industry and citizens in protecting Florida’s environment. The goal of the Sustainable Initiatives programs is to promote sustainability in Florida businesses, schools and homes. Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present population without compromising the ability of future populations to meet its needs. Sustainable Initiatives Programs are the Florida Green Lodging Program, the Florida Clean Marina Program and the Clean Vessel Act Grant Program.

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Go Green in 2013

Make a New Year’s resolution that includes small changes to help protect the environment and save you money.

• Ditch the water bottle and go with a reusable stainless steel bottle.
• Take reusable shopping bags, not only to the grocery store, but to any place you shop.
• Install a digital thermostat, and set it to 68 degrees in the winter and 78 degrees in the summer.
• Switch to CFLs, each one uses one-fourth of a standard light bulb.
• Find more green tips at www.dep.state.fl.us/green/tips