The city of Gainesville has once again shown its commitment to sustainability by becoming the first city in the US to implement a solar feed-in tariff. Under the rules of the new tariff, which will take effect March 1, anyone who generates energy via solar panels in Gainesville can sell the energy to GRU at [...]
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Gainesville Solar Feed-In Tariff»
Posted by Chris Cano | Blog • Feb 8 • 
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“Green” Sex Tips at Meeting Tuesday»
Posted by Chris Cano | Meetings • Feb 3 • Leave a comment
Go green in the bedroom this Valentine’s Day by following the sustainable sex tips we’re dishing out at our next meeting Tuesday, February 10 at 6:30pm in CSE E119. On the agenda: Safe sex/contraceptives and their sustainability Sustainable sex toys Sustainable Valentine’s Day gifts PLUS, a speed dating session for the eco-conscious We will top [...]
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Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will be on the University of Florida campus on Thursday, February 5, @ 7:00pm in the Reitz Union, Room 357 to discuss careers in the field of community organizing, and to schedule interviews with students interested in empowering their communities and working for social change. DART is now [...]
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Posted by Chris Cano | Resources • Jan 27 • Leave a comment
Thanks to those who came out to our meeting about green career opportunities. Here’s our guide to green jobs and internships, as discussed tonight: 14 Places to Search for Green Jobs TreeHugger GreenBiz Sustainable Business Idealist GenGreen Backdoor Jobs EcoJobs Wiser Earth USAJobs.gov Center for Sustainability Sustainable.org SustainableIndustries.com StopDodo Sequence Staffing
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Posted by Chris Cano | Meetings • Jan 24 • Leave a comment
Join us at our next meeting to learn about green internship and career opportunities. We will also be discussing upcoming events and there will be yummy, sustainable food! When: Tuesday, January 13 @ 6:30 pm Where: CSE E119 (See map) Click to RSVP on Facebook. Email questions to sustainablegators@gmail.com. Update: Check out our Guide to [...]
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