Resources
Solid waste
List of companies that can be contracted to pick up recyclables andlist of drop-off centers or facilities where businesses can take their recyclables to be processed.
City solid waste and recycling contacts
For businesses located within the cities below, information is available from the following departments:
Longboat Key Public Works Department 941.361.1988
North Port Solid Waste Department 941.429.1718
Sarasota Solid Waste Department 941.365.7651
Venice Public Works Department 941.486.2422 (the City of Venice offers recycling
collection service customized to meet individual business needs)
Donation centers
For information on goods accepted and drop-off locations, call the numbers listed:
Goodwill Industries 941.953.3303
Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement Outlet (Sarasota) 941.363.0777
Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement Outlet (Sarasota) 941.363.0777
Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement Outlet (Venice) 941.493.0529
Salvation Army 941.364.8845
Toner cartridge recycling information
www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/recycling/pages/TonerCartridgeRecycling.htm
List of companies and organizations that recycle printer and toner cartridges in Florida.
“How to Start or Expand a Recycling Collection Program,”
U.S. EPA, January 1994
www.epa.gov/wastewise/pubs/howtopdf.pdf
4-page fact sheet providing simple instructions for starting a recycling program.
How to develop and implement a waste reduction program tailored for your company’s specific goals.
“America’s Marketplace Recycles: A Guide to Waste Reduction at Shopping Centers,” U.S. EPA, December 2004
www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/amrguide/amrguide.pdf
Opportunities for shopping centers of all types and sizes to reduce waste, increase reuse and recycling, save money and contribute to their local communities.
“Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Guide,”
U.S. EPA, July 2001
www.epa.gov/wastewise/pubs/wwupda15.pdf
Introduction to Environmentally Preferable Purchasing, which melds procurement and environmental sustainability into an environmentally conscious purchasing strategy.
EPA recommended recycled content levels
List of products for which EPA has established recommended recycled content levels.
Industry-specific information regarding hazardous waste generation, handling and disposal, as well as general hazardous waste information.
Water conservation
Indoor water conservation tips
www.scgov.net/Content/Content.aspx?C7A6C692B2=A89A&D4C7CF=C7A6C691ADA2A8AA919E779BAAA2A593977D89A7ADA496A17A9E94C3C0
“Saving Water Indoors,” Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), February 2003 (6-page brochure)
www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/publications/files/savingwaterindoors.pdf
“Saving Water Outdoors,” SWFWMD (6-page brochure)
www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/publications/files/savingwateroutdoors.pdf
Information and tips on how to create a landscape that thrives in Florida’s natural conditions.
Guide on landscaping to promote water conservation using the principles of xeriscaping.
“What You Need to Know About Fertilizing and Watering Your Lawn and Landscape,”
SWFWMD, April 2003
www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/publications/files/fertilizingwatering.pdf
Instructions on installing and caring for landscapes in a way that will have the least effect on the environment.
Energy conservation
Florida Power and Light’s business energy evaluation
http://fpl.com/business/savings/business_energy_evaluation.shtml
Information on FPL’s free energy assessments, including the benefits of an assessment and a link to the enrollment form.
Information on incentives and programs offered by FPL to assist businesses in reducing their energy needs and costs.
Sign-up site to receive FPL’s monthly electronic newsletter containing expert tips and advice to conserve energy.
ENERGY STAR® Business improvement
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=business.bus_index
Information on the ENERGY STAR® program, reducing energy use, and finding ENERGY STAR® certified products.
ENERGY STAR® Qualified Products
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product
Products in more than 40 categories that use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment.
Compact fluorescent lights
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls
Information on high-efficiency light bulbs.
General green business information
“Creating a Green and Profitable Work Environment,”
Florida Solar EnergyCenter, University of Central Florida, 2003 Guide to “green” cleaning and maintenance practices that provide efficient, productive and healthy operation of commercial building in Florida. |