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...
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
Look for Products Made from Renewable or Recycled
Resources.
Use Your Own Bag at the Grocery Store.
Help Protect our Natural Resources and
Environment.
Be Aware of the Products You Use Everyday - Reduce the
Hazardous Chemicals.
Be Aware that Social, Economic & Environmental
Conditions in a Community are Interdependent.
Look for Locally Grown Food and Products.
Read instructions on how to create your own self watering
container for growing vegetables.
Click Here For Instructions
- 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.
Seminars will be held on Saturdays at the Dunedin Community
Center. 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.
- Rain Barrel Workshop – March 6th 10:30 am Dunedin Community Center
Sign up for Dunedin’s rain barrel workshop and receive a free rain barrel that you can use at home to harvest rain water for your landscaping. This is one of our most popular workshops so call 298-3215 x 24 today to sign up as space is limited. Click here for more information.
Pledge Your Commitment to Sustainability !
Pinellas County offers a Commitment
to Sustainability Pledge Program! When you choose to take any of
the pledges, you receive a free fridge magnet for each pledge you
take!
Pledge Your Commitment to Sustainability Now...
Have questions, comments or suggestions?
Call Sustainability Coordinator, Valerie Lane at
727-298-3215 (ext 24) or
Email now!