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Congratulations, Tampa!

We are the first city in the State of Florida to bring home the gold on our first application submission! Each day the City of Tampa works toward improving the lives of our residents while making Tampa one of the best cities for people to visit and enjoy. We are committed to making real, tangible improvements that will protect our natural environment for future generations. A sustainable -'Green City', is something that each of us must commit to!

 

City Initiatives

Becoming a green business

How residents can make a difference

 

GREEN Tip!  As you consider what types of plants to use to replace those damaged by the cold weather, be sure to look at Florida-friendly plants.  They require less maintenance and are built to last in Florida's climate.

 

Happy 40th Birthday - Earth Day!  Do you have an Earth Day Celebration planned? 

Let us know about it.

Mayor's Citizen/TECO Energy Conservation Task Force

Earth Hour Picture

March 27, 2010 - 8:30 p.m. Be part of the global Earth Hour effort.

Congratulations Tampa's first Green Business Designees!

 

Truly Sustainable

Tampa's Green Business Designations  

Bayside Engineering

 

 

Florida Business Interiors

 

Childrens Cancer Center

 

Bayside Engineering

 

Bayside’s planning,

engineering & surveying

consulting services reflect

our commitment to

environmental stewardship

and sustainability.

 

Corporate sustainable

Practices:

Stringent recycling program

Reduction of carbon footprint

by replacing depleted equipment & lighting with

high-efficiency alternatives

 

Preexisting Channel District

Location retrofitted

with modern technology

while minimizing

impacts to

original structure.

 

Member of

US & Florida

Green Building Councils

 

 

For more information

Contact John Ackerman at

jackerman@baysideng.com or visit www.baysideng.com

 

Florida Business Interiors

 

A full service office furniture dealership

located in the Historic, Ybor City District.

 

 

First and only LEED  

furniture dealership

 in the

state of Florida

to be registered

for LEED certification.
 

Sustainable features: 

raised access floors,

space planning

for maximum

 daylight views

 &

thermal comfort,

sound masking

systems,

modular walls

&

energy efficient

lighting solutions.

 

 

For more information contact:  www.KBaker@4fbi.com

 

Children's

Cancer Center

 

First non-profit organization

to receive a green business designation.

 

Commitment to recycling

has reduced waste amount produced by 50%.  

For all purchases, 

from supplies to food

preparation, the Children's

Cancer Center only

purchases recycled

materials & products, 

if available, 

Ongoing Green building renovation project includes:

No-VOC paint

Low-maintenance plants, Environmentally friendly

flooring & carpet,

Energy-efficient lighting

Low-flow faucets & more.

 

 

For more information

contact:  tfreriks@childrenscancercenter.org

Green Tampa

 


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