Florida Grows Green -- The New Blend of Economy and Environment

| 10/1/2007

Celebrating Those Who Lead
Sustainable Florida Best Practice Awards Program

The Everglades [Photo courtesy Visit Florida]

Organizations find more efficient and innovative methods to accomplish their goals every day. These efforts may result in reduced operating expenses, enhanced profits and the creation of new markets. Current markets demand more from everyone with a strong eye toward accountability. By blending environmental stewardship principles with economic strategies, organizations create an improved quality of life for us all.

Each year, the Council recognizes the best voluntary sustainable development efforts by public and private organizations and individuals across Florida. The 9th Annual Best Practice Awards winners were selected by an independent panel involved in the sustainability movement. Nominees were judged if they were environmentally friendly, provided a strong business model and could be replicated.

The winners were recognized by Florida Governor Charlie Crist and the Cabinet with a resolution sponsored by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson.

The Council encourages you to build upon these best practices. Contact us if your organization needs a speaker or presentation on sustainable best practices.

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The Council for Sustainable Florida is a program of the Collins Center for Public Policy. It is an alliance of business, government and civic leaders committed to defining excellence for Florida’s economic, environmental and social future. Our mission is to advance the vision of sustainability by identifying, supporting and communicating best management practices — those which protect and preserve Florida’s environment for the future while building markets for Florida’s businesses by enhancing their competitive advantages today.

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