​Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. 
-- Unitarian Universalist 7th Principle​

Green News

Is an Electric Car (EV) in Your Future?
​New models are eligible for tax credits up to $7500 and there are many used EVs on the market under $15,000. Electric vehicles provide environmental benefits and, they're really fun to drive.
Need help finding an electric car that meets your needs?  Click here.
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​Myths about electric cars - debunked
Plastic
March, 2019 Trader Joe's Phasing out Single-use plastic
February, 2019 Corporations Re-think plastic packaging
January, 2019 EU bans single-use plastics
December, 2018 Australia Reduces Plastic Bag Use by 80% in 3 months
November, 2018 EU Bans Single-Use Plastic by 2021
November, 2018 New Zealand Bans Plastic Bags
November, 2018 Edible Seaweed Packaging to Replace Plastic
October, 2018 Coca Cola joins with 250 Corps. to Reduce Plastic Waste
October, 2018 EU Bans Single-Use Plastic
August, 2018 Edible Water Pods Replace Plastic Bottles
August, 2018  Contact Lenses Add to Plastic Pollution
May, 2018  Plastic Found in Deepest Ocean
May, 2018  Wet Wipes Banned in UK
April, 2018  Plastic Eating Enzyme discovered
April, 2018  St. Pete's "No Straws' Campaign
​April, 2018  Create Your Own Mini Plastic Recycling Business
​April, 2018  UK McDonalds Phasing Out Plastic Straws
March, 2018  Turning Algae into fuel for plastic
March, 2018  BioCollection-New Plastic Recycling Method
March, 2018  Ft. Meyers Limits Use of Straws
Feb, 2018  Taiwan to ban all single-use plastics by 2030
Feb, 2018  Stores using plastic garbage instead of money
Feb, 2018   Plastic Straw Makers Prepare for Bans
Feb, 2018   Queen Bans Plastics on Her Estates
Jan, 2018  Edible Seaweed 'Plastic Wrap"
Jan, 2018   Montreal to Ban Plastic Bags
Aug, 2017   Kenya Bag Ban: $38,000 Fine or 4 Years Jail Time
Apr, 2017   Plastic Roads
Ongoing   Map of Plastic Bag Bans Around the World
The Environment
March, 2010 Electric Barges Eliminate 4,000 trucks
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February, 2019 Germany to Eliminate Coal Plants

​November, 2018 UU Featured in Uf/IFAS Newsletter

July, 2018 Ireland to Completely Divest from Fossil Fuels by the End of 2018

May, 2018  City of Sarasota Partners with Restaurants and Residents for National Compost Awareness Week May 6 - 12

May, 2018   Video Ad Promotes Solar
Another reason to go solar!

May 2018,  California to Require Solar on Most New Homes by 2020.

May, 2018  WastePro Recycling Tour
Joan Lovell kindly shared her report on a visit to the WastePro Recycling tour for UU members on May 1. 
 
April, 2018  The Ready for 100 Solar Equity Team is assessing the feasibility of a low/moderate income community equity program that would be implemented by FPL and focused on Newtown. The Newtown Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board has agreed to adopt Ready for 100 Goals. 

The Ready for 100 resolution was voted down in Venice, 5-2. 

Recommended Videos

​Battle of the Bag  WATCH NOW
Despite its numerous merits, the plastic bag has become the victim of its own success. Billions are used around the world every year. Each one is made from oil or natural gas and takes hundreds of years to decompose. Environmentalists argue they're a hazard to wildlife and a blight on the landscape.
Life Without Plastic  WATCH NOW
A couple tries to eliminate plastic from their life. The answer? Shop local. Shop small businesses. Shop smart! 
Florida Field Journal
Double award-winning Florida Field Journal is produced by Darryl Saffer, husband of our member, Diane Cirksena. The Journal is a series of short videos that help us understand and care about the Florida environment. Find this series of videos on Darryl and Diane’s YouTube channel.
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The Story of Bottled Water
Did you miss our movie and discussion about the harmful effects of plastic water bottles?  Watch this short, animated film to learn all you need to know about plastic water bottles and what you can do. 

The Dangers of Single-Use Plastics to Our Oceans

Diver Films Sea of Rubbish off Bali