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WASTE REDUCTION

The Solid Waste Reduction Program teaches and employs innovative, waste-limiting strategies and programs, creating a healthier, more sustainable county.

 

 


 
 

RECENT WASTE REDUCTION BLOG POSTS

IFAS Supporting Florida Food Waste Prevention Week

Food waste is a huge issue, here and around the globe.  As a country, we throw away 40 percent of all the food produced, or up to 160 billion pounds each year. The price tag for that waste approaches $218 billion. And, with production losses at...
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Dig into vermicomposting, with Extension

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County held its first “Learn to Build a Worm Bin” workshop as part of Sarasota County strategic plan initiative in 2022. At the workshop, participants had the opportunity to build a worm bin that they could take...
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Please Welcome Our New Green Business Partner: The Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Venice Headquarters & Sarasota Philanthropy Center)

We're proud to announce our latest Green Business partner: Gulf Coast Community Foundation - Venice Headquarters...
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