What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed this last week:
On the Radar: Get green with the Trashy Fashion Show, Green Thumb Fest, Growing Green Earth Day, UUC Green Fest and Buffalo Gal Clothing Swap – It's another weekend full of eco-friendly fun in Tampa Bay in honor of Earth Day. Check out some of these great green events!
Say hello again to Evos and their even tastier guilt-free fare – Don't confuse Evos with "health food" — it simply serves up classic American fare, minus the added fat and preservatives, that doesn't take itself too seriously.
The proof is in the polls: Minorities, big companies and veterans support clean energy legislation – A few interesting articles and studies highlighting communities that support clean energy.
– Check out these great deals in honor of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22nd).
Good news for Florida's coasts: No drilling to be done this year (plus next Coastal Task Force meeting date) – There is actually good news from the Florida Legislature: Nearshore drilling won't be happening this year!
Energy-saving tips for your outdoor spaces – When considering ways to lower home energy use and save on your electric bill, don’t forget to evaluate your home’s exterior. Progress Energy Florida encourages customers to think “outside the box” to cash in on energy savings by following tips for outdoor spaces.
Eco-friendly and fun Earth Day events around Tampa Bay (April 22)
DIY green thumb: Turn a plastic clamshell container into a mini garden (videos) – Here's a great way to reuse those plastic salad containers and keep them out of landfills.
This article appears in Apr 28 – May 4, 2010.