What can you do to help?

• Be an Environmental Advocate
  The City of Dunedin wants to know what you or your group do to protect and conserve Dunedin's environment and natural resources. Environmental Advocates should complete the application below. You might get a chance to share your activity on Dunedin TV. One environmental advocate will be chosen each year on the merits of their activities and will be honored at the City of Dunedin Commission Meeting. Find out how...
  New! 2010 Environmental Advocate Winners

• Participate in Dunedin's Recycling Program.
  Learn more about Dunedin Recycling...

• Take Advantage of Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
  Tax credits are available for energy efficient home improvements including solar panels, energy efficient doors and windows, insulation and HVAC systems that are placed in service between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. Credits are also available for efficient cars and commercial buildings. Visit the Energy Star website to find out if your home improvement project qualifies.

• Apply for a Neighborhood Enhancement Grant to make your community greener
  Learn More
  Download the Neighborhood Enhancement Application

• Read instructions on how to create your own self watering container for growing vegetables.
  Click Here For Instructions



• Green Tips:
  Find over 100 ways to go green! These handy tips provide simple ways you can save water, cut waste, and reduce energy usage. Conserve resources and save money!





• Learn more - attend a seminar in the Sustainability Seminar Series
  The Sustainability Seminar Series is a City of Dunedin educational program intended to teach residents how to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Each seminar will provide attendees with real world tips and techniques that can be implemented at home, work, and school to decrease environmental impacts, save money, and increase the quality of life in Dunedin.
  
  If there is a topic you would like to see as a part of the series, please email your suggestions by using the "email" link at the right hand side of the page. Remember, the seminars are designed to give YOU the knowledge YOU need to live a better life, so please share your thoughts with us. Call 727-298-3215 x24 or email to sign up.
  
  Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project Tuesday, August 10, 2010 6:30 – 7:30 pm Dunedin Community Center – 1920 Pinehurst Road
  Faculty from the University of Florida is coming to Dunedin as part of Pinellas County Extension’s citizens’ education project. This seminar is funded by the US Dept of Energy and will provide education and materials to you to help you save money on your energy bill. This class will provide tips and incentives to make your home more energy efficient, while still maintaining the same level of comfort. Energy saving devices will be provided to all participants. Sign up through Pinellas County Extension by clicking here.

Pinellas Living Green Expo
Saturday, October 16th from 9 am – 5 pm and Sunday, October 17th from 10 am – 4 pm
Dunedin Community Center – 1920 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin

This popular event, now in its 5th year, is in Dunedin for the first time in history! The event is free to the public and offers many opportunities to find cost effective and environmentally responsible ways to create a more sustainable lifestyle. With tons of green exhibitors and vendors and multiple educational seminars, you are sure to find the information and resources you need to “Save Money…Save the Environment”. Applications for sponsor, vendors, speakers, and volunteers are being accepted now.
Find out more by clicking here.

Have questions, comments or suggestions?
Call Sustainability Coordinator, Valerie Lane at 727-298-3215 (ext 24) or Email now!