![Hands sift through compost ready for use. [credit: uf/ifas]](/media/sfylifasufledu/sarasota/images/banner1650x470/2015_Comms_T4_compostHands_1650w.jpg)
WASTE REDUCTION
The Solid Waste Reduction Program teaches and employs innovative, waste-limiting strategies and programs, creating a healthier, more sustainable county.
![a group of young adults sits at a table in a restaurant/bar, with "brewing ideas" pint glasses, sharing conversation. [credit: unsplash.com]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2025/11/2025_Waste_brewideasGroupAtBar_unsplashSergeyTarasov_EDITicon1650x470TINY-640x357.png)
Brewing Ideas with UF/IFAS: One Round Down, Another On Tap
Cheers to "Brewing Ideas with UF/IFAS"! We launched this innovative series...
![plant shoots sprout from stacks of coins and a clear glass jar full of coins, against a background of greenery. [credit: pixabay.com, nattanan kanchanaprat]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/files/2025/09/2025_Waste_plantCoins02_pixabayNattananKanchanaprat_EDITS1650x470-640x357.png)
Green Business Showcase: Gulfcoast Foundation
Sarasota County has taken another step towards a greener future, with the...
Green Business Showcase: Sarasota Architectural Salvage
Sarasota County has taken another step towards a greener future, with the...