SEMINOLE DISCUSSION GROUP ON RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY

Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 10:00 am to noon Seminole Community Library Program Room 9200 113th St. N. Seminole, Florida  33722 TOPIC: L

Simple Resolutions for a Healthier 2012!

Nan Jensen, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Pinellas County Extension The new year is almost here and you may be starting to thin

Don’t Trash the Holidays!

Guest Post from Pinellas Partners in Recycling Don’t trash the holidays! Gift wrap, packaging and party goods add up to truckloads of ex

Kill a Watt, Save Some Money!

Pinellas County Extension's Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project has teamed up with Pinellas Public Library Cooperative to bring an exciting

Be Floridian

Mary Campbell, Extension Director and Urban Sustainability Agent  Dear Yard 911,  My husband is deathly afraid of bugs. I thi

Online Shopping: Tips to Protect Yourself

Nan Jensen, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Pinellas County Extension Online shopping can make the craziness of the holidays a b

You’re in Hot Water Now!

Pinellas Energy Efficiency ProjectWater heating is often the third largest energy expense in your home, after heating and cooling—it can ac

Seal the Deal with Weather-Stripping

Pinellas Energy Efficiency ProjectThe greatest source of wasted heating and cooling energy in a home is air leaks. Weather-stripping is an

A House United–for Savings!

Pinellas Energy Efficiency ProjectThe whole-house systems approach looks at the entire house as an energy system with interdependent parts.

Want to Find the Fun Now?

Nan Jensen, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Pinellas County Extension If you are looking for a way to get healthy and have fun at the

Discussion Group on Recycling and Sustainability

Date:  Monday,  Nov. 7, 2011 Time:  10:00 am to  noon Place:  Seminole  Community  Library  Prog

Ventilation for a Healthy Home

Pinellas Energy Efficiency ProjectAll homes need ventilation to remove stale interior air, pollutants, and excessive moisture.In the past,

Innovative Packaging

Mary Campbell, Extension Director and Urban Sustainability AgentIt is always interesting to see new innovative ways to use waste products.

How to Choose a Roofing contractor?

Pinellas Energy Efficiency ProjectYour home’s energy efficiency has a lot to do with the quality of your roof. Because you expect your roof

A Halloween Color Change

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector, Urban Sustainability AgentThe traditional Halloween color is orange but it doesn’t mean that you can’t incorporat

Six things to consider for roof repair

Pinellas Energy Efficiency ProjectYour roof is one of your biggest investments in your home. Be sure to maintain it well, and consider the

Salty Topics: Sea level rise in the southeastern US: What have we seen and what do we expect?

Join us for the kick-off of our all new Marine Science Speaker series at Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center. The s

Community Shows Love for the Environment

Libby Carnahan, Sea Grant Extension AgentWhat do residents love about Pinellas County? The natural resources! This weekend, residents volu

Add Blue and Yellow: Get Green

Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project Two key elements to look for when you shop for an energy efficient appliance: the blue ENERGY STAR® log

How do You Choose a Home Inspector?

Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project Improving your home's energy efficiency will save you money. A professional home inspection can identif

Net Zero Energy Homes

Mary Campbell, Extension Director and Urban Sustainability Agent What would it be like to have a home that sold as much energy back to the

Important Transportation Options Survey

It’s your mobility we’re talking about! Take the survey to let your voice be heard!The Pinellas Alternatives Analysis is a key step in deve

Dishwasher vs. Washing By Hand

Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project Did you know...? Washing dishes with a dishwasher is more efficient than washing them by hand, and an E

Do You Remember Our Bottle Recycling Days?

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector, Urban Sustainability AgentYou know it’s a throwback to days gone by when we start an article with “remember when”

De-coding the Laundry Factor!

Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project When choosing a clothes washing machine, you need to know just how much energy it uses per cycle. Cloth

Quick Facts About LEDs

Pinellas Energy Efficiency ProjectWhile LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) can be more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs and compact fluor

Tomatoes with Great Taste and More

Nan Jensen, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Pinellas County Extension There is nothing better than biting into a sandwich topped wit

What Kind of Insulation is Best for Your Home?

Pinellas Energy Efficiency ProjectInsulation is crucial to your house, but how do you choose the right kind?Insulation's effectiveness is m

GREEN Your School’s Report Card

Ramona Madhosingh-Hector, Urban Sustainability Agent When we prepare for the academic year for our school and college aged students, we’r

Chill-Out With these Refrigerator Purchasing Tips

Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project10% of the average home electric bill goes towards refrigeration. You can save money throughout the year

Citizen Scientist Workshop

Mary Campbell, Extension Director and Urban Sustainability Agent Join instructors George Kish, US Geological Survey & Mary Campbell,

Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Subcommittee Releases Shale Gas Recommendations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A diverse group of advisors to Energy Secretary Steven Chu today released a series of consensus-based recommendations

Now See Here! What's Your SEER?

Pinellas Energy Efficiency ProjectSEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. The cooling efficiency of your heat pump or air conditi

Sustainable Floridians Open Orientation

Sustainable Floridian pioneers - Are you interested in a green lifestyle? Do you want to volunteer? Then this program is for you! Come out

Transportation eTownhall

Pinellas Transit Alternatives Analysis Team wants your input! Join the Transportation eTownhall on Wednesday August 10, 2011 at 7 p.m. and