Go Green

As a participant of the 30th Annual Florida Master Gardener Continued Training Conference, you have the opportunity to play a vital role in making our event sustainable. Below is a list of suggested actions that you can take to help make the Florida Master Gardener Conference green:

Travel to and from the conference:

• Offset green house gas (GHG) emissions associated with your travel by visiting www.carbonfund.org and clicking on “Offset Your Footprint”

• Book your travel via the most direct route possible as multiple take-offs and landings cause substantial increases in emissions

• Utilize shuttle services from the airport to your accommodations to reduce GHG emissions

At the conference:

• Recycle your bottles, cans and paper at recycling stations throughout the conference and to reduce waste

• When printing or copying materials, make sure to print double-sided versions

• Bring your own reusable mug, water bottle, pen, pencil and paper

• Collect business cards of presenters and have them e-mail reports and other information rather than collecting printed hand-outs

At your hotel room:

• Turn off any lights, TV, air conditioner or heaters when you leave your hotel room for the day to decrease energy consumption

• If your accommodation offers this service, take the option of not having sheets and towels changed every day to reduce consumption of energy, water and soap