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Causes: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, Environment
Mission: Green living & energy education (glee) was created to educate individuals, businesses and policymakers within the florida keys community to promote sustainable actions through waste reduction, efficient and renewable energy, and the conservation of water resources.
Programs: Efforts to raise awareness of environmental issues
community garden projects - the key west community garden was first planted in 2008 and has since provided hundreds of pounds of organic food for more than 40 families. The project demonstrates resource conservation by collecting and recycling tens of thousands of gallons of rainwater. Tons of organic "waste" has been rescued from the incinerator through composting, which produces homegrown soil teeming with nutrients. The garden, which also hosts public workshops, is open to individuals, families and student groups, among others, and is so popular there is a waiting list for participation.
got your bags - we promote 'reusable bags and the reduction in single-use disposable plastic bag usage in the fl keys.
bahama village community garden and composting project -promoting waste reduction, healthy living & locally grown produce.