Links
General Sustainability Resources
Worldwatch Institute is known for its analysis of critical global issues. http://www.worldwatch.org/
Grist offers environmental news with a dose of humor. http://www.grist.org/
Energy
UF PPD Energy Office monitor the campus energy consumption, identify ways to lower energy consumption, and incorporate new energy efficient technologies for use at the University of Florida. http://www.ppd.ufl.edu/energy.htm
The USEPA Carbon Calculator may be useful in communicating your greenhouse gas reduction strategy, reduction targets, or other initiatives aimed at reducing GHG emissions. http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/calculator.html
The U.S. Department of Energy http://www.doe.gov/
Gainesville Regional Utilities is our local utility in Gainesville. Their website has lots of information on energy conservation .http://www.gru.com/
Progress Energy is UF’s power provider. http://www.progress-energy.com/
Global Footprint Network. Find out your Ecological Footprint and learn ways to reduce it. http://www.footprintnetwork.org/
Purchasing
The UF Purchasing Department can help you make sustainable purchasing decisions. http://www.purchasing.ufl.edu/main_sustainable.asp
GreenerChoices is Consumer Reports guide to “green” products and services. http://www.greenerchoices.org/
The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life, and promote social justice. http://www.newdream.org/
The Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) is a national network of procurement-related professionals dedicated to socially responsible and environmentally sustainable purchasing. http://www.responsiblepurchasing.org/purchasing_guides/all/policies/
Part of CNAD.
Water
The St. John’s River Water Management District is a government entity that is responsible for balancing people’s needs for water with nature’s needs.
http://sjr.state.fl.us/
(PDF) The Wader Newsletter. This newsletter is a great resource about our local water. Check out this example. You can subscribe at: http://www.alachuacounty.us/community/newsletters/
Alachua County Environmental Protection has lots of information about our water. Check out the WAV program and Current Problems on their site for volunteer opportunities. http://www.alachuacounty.us/government/depts/epd/waterquality/
Santa Fe Springs Working Group is a forum in which professionals, government entities, and the public can learn about and discuss issues and activities that can affect the quality and quantity of water in our nearby springs. http://www.santaferiversprings.com/index.html
(PDF) Alachua County Watershed Map. Check out this map, and see if you can find what watershed you live in.
Florida Yards and Neighborhoods website has lots of information on how to have yard in harmony with the Florida environment. http://www.floridayards.org/
Waste
PPD Solid Waste is responsible for the management of our recycling program at UF.
http://www.ppd.ufl.edu/groundsrefuserecycle.htm
UF Environmental Health and Safety is responsible for the management of hazardous waste and environmental compliance on campus. http://www.ehs.ufl.edu/
Alachua County Waste Watchers provides information and resources for reducing your waste. http://www.alachuacounty.us/government/depts/pw/waste/watchers/
Alachua County Hazardous Waste has a number of collection centers throughout Gainesville and the county for everything from waste oil to CFL lightbulbs.
http://www.alachuacounty.us/government/depts/epd/pollution/householdwaste.aspx
(PDF) Comprehensive Recycling/Reuse Guide for Gainesville is a reouces with information on where to recycle or reuse just about anything.
The Institute for Local Self Reliance’s Waste to Wealth Web site offers resources on recycling and re-use. http://www.ilsr.org/recycling/index.html
Transportation
Transportation and Parking Services offers a number of commuting options. http://www.parking.ufl.edu/commuteoptions.htm
Regional Transit System is our local bus system. UF Students, faculty, staff and spouses enjoy pre-paid unlimited access to all RTS Fixed-Route Services. No fee required. Just show the driver your valid Gator 1 ID card. http://www.go-rts.com/
ZipCar at UF is a car-sharing service on campus that offers the convenience of a car without the hassles of ownership. Gas, insurance, roadside assistance, guaranteed on campus parking, and maintenance are all included in the low hourly rate.
http://www.zipcar.com/join/company-search-2
GreenRide® helps you find carpool partners by searching for employees who live near you or along your commute path and have compatible schedules. It’s fast, friendly and offers anonymity until you decide to make your contacts formal. http://portal.greenride.com/UFL/home.aspx
Events/Dining
(PDF) UF Sustainable Event Planning Guide should help get you started in organizing your event planning with sustainability in mind.
Gator Dining Services is implementing sustainable purchasing and operational practices in catering and both residential dining halls on campus. http://www.bsd.ufl.edu/dining/sustainability.asp
Community
(PDF) CBSM Quick Reference Guide
(PDF) Book List
