Florida Pollution Prevention Roundtable, Inc
Annual Work Plan
July 1, 2008 through June 30 2009
The Florida Pollution Prevention Roundtable has identified the following goals to accomplish during the business year ending June 30, 2009.
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Development of a statewide Pollution Prevention Awards Program. It is anticipated that the program will be launched during Earth Week 2009 with a winner to be announced during P2 Week 2009.
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Conference Committee formation and Events Planning. FLPPR would like to host workshops or a statewide P2 Conference by exploring potential partnerships and planning for an initial event to be held in 2010.
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Membership Committee Formation. The Membership Committee shall determine and implement ideas for soliciting members.
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Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup
Saturday, September 20, 2008 for this year's cleanup! Sign up now.
Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup is the world’s largest volunteer event of its kind. Last year, 378,000 volunteers from 76 countries and 45 states cleared six million pounds of trash from oceans and waterways and recorded every piece of trash collected. Sign up now to join this year'slast cleanup effort on October 25, 2008, and a local coordinator will be in touch with you soon. Tell a friend about the Deleon Springs cleanup.
Community Cleanups
Celebrate Florida’s Greenways & Trails this October!
Florida Greenways & Trails Month is designed to encourage partnerships that support the creation of a statewide system of greenways and trails and involve Floridians in creating, using and appreciating these great natural resources. Many recreational opportunities and alternative, energy-saving transportation routes that are available to the state’s residents and visitors year ‘round take the spotlight during the month of October.
Activities related to greenways and trails will take place throughout Florida. Festivities include dedications, educational exhibits, trail rides, paddling excursions, trail blazing, birding, clean-up events and more.
For more information see the Greenways & Trails month web page or call (850) 245-2100 or toll free (877) 822-5208. A listing of events throughout the state will be posted and updated weekly.
Paddling Trails Brochure is Available!
The Office of Greenways & Trails and VISIT FLORIDA have collaborated with other organizations to produce the new Florida Paddling Trails brochure (8 mb). The brochure provides a guide to Florida's top canoeing and kayaking trails.
The Office of Greenways & Trails and VISIT FLORIDA have previously collaborated with other trail organizations to produce the Florida Bicycle Trails (3.4 mb) and Florida Hiking Trails (4.4 mb) brochures. These brochures provide a guide to Florida's top paved and off-road bike trails, and hiking trails. To obtain a hard copy of the brochures, please call 1-877-822-5208, or email Kae Craig.
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Researcher Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy Is Co-Winner of 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
WASHINGTON, DC – Under Secretary for Science Orbach congratulates Osamu Shimomura, Martin Chalfie and Roger Y. Tsien for co-winning the 2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for transforming a green fluorescent protein from jellyfish into one of the most important tools of molecular biology that researchers now use to watch such previously invisible processes as the development of nerve cells in the brain or how cancer cells are formed.
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Statement from DOE’s Chief Spokesperson Andrew Beck Regarding Delivery of Strategic Petroleum Reserve Oil
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DOE Announces Additional Steps in Developing Sustainable Biofuels Industry
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Samples of Greenland's ice show that our air is cleaner than our forebears' air
Although we still have much progress to make on reducing emissions, new research suggests the situation could be worse.
According to a study by the Desert Research Institute, pollutant levels at the beginning of the 20th century were two to five times higher than current levels of pollution. Researchers attribute the decrease in pollution levels to the advent of more efficient coal-burning technologies, as well as legislation aimed at reducing emissions.
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MIT scientists inspired by photosynthesis have developed a process that might finally make solar energy affordable and easy to produce
It doesn’t take a stellar imagination to figure out the main downside of solar power. For years, the question of how to store the energy generated when the sun is shining for use at night has prevented solar power from becoming a viable alternative energy source. However, a new breakthrough may have overcome that storage problem, opening the door for solar energy on a grand scale.
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The Future of the Environment, Popular Science
A blueprint for the eco-tropolis of the future with fresh air, pristine water and cheap energy. Plus, 48 audacious ideas to save the planet
In our annual Future of the Environment issue, we take a look at the monumental problems facing our world as we continue into the 21st century, as well as solutions ranging from the audacious to the everyday to, quite literally, save the planet.
This year we turn much of our focus toward a bold blueprint for the city of the future. Check out our interactive tour of a future green megalopolis, the 10 most audacious engineering solutions for saving the planet, as well as the most problematic cities, industries, and projects looming on the horizon.
What does the eco-conscious megacity of tomorrow look like? Launch our interactive tour to find out
Making a dent in the climate crisis is going to take more than solar panels and recycled toilet paper. Scientists are finding ever more creative ways (pig pee! DIY tornadoes!) to clean up the Earth
It's not too late to reverse the damage. See some bold steps any DIYer can take
A smart power strip delivers just the right amount of juice
Powered by environmentally conscious energy sources, these DIY vehicles put traditional gas guzzlers to shame
Crunching massive, geographical data visualizations used to require expensive mapping software and powerful computers. Now, Google Earth is becoming the go-to application for scientists who need a cheap way to animate huge sets of 3-D data right on their home desktop.
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Information to help businesses large and small 'Go Green' - The "Green" Business: Tips You Can Use Today [PDF - 97.3 KB]
Proper sanitation and cleaning are important for a healthy working, living and learning environment. Green Cleaning offers better environmental performance and improved health and safety all while retaining the same sanitation quality as traditional, more chemical-intensive cleaning methods. When correctly employed, no cleaning power is sacrificed through green cleaning practices. ...Learn More
- Scientists From Granada Develop New Methodology For Landfill Management
UGR News Scientists of the University of Granada (Spain) have designed a novel and versatile environmental diagnostic method of landfills which is able to adapt to different places of the world and contributes to quantify the environmental impact. ...Learn More
- Solar Impulse will fly only on solar power
Viable solar flight will cut down on the amount of air and noise pollution generated by airplane travel...Learn More
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