The future success of Florida depends upon individuals, organizations, corporations and government working together and responsibly to preserve and conserve our natural resources, maintain continued economic success and ensure that all in our state have the opportunity for a safe, healthy and vibrant quality of life.
Sustainable Florida — Collins Centeris the premier alliance of organizations and leaders committed to promoting sustainable development principles through collaboration and education seeking to balance economic interests with the need to be socially and environmentally responsible.
Our mission is to improve Florida's economy and environment, while building a safer, healthier, higher quality of life for all of its citizens.
Tim Center, Director of Sustainable Florida — Collins Center and Vice President for Sustainability Initiatives
" Clearly, there is a tide turning in our society. More companies, governmental agencies and organizations are moving to a new economic model that understands and takes into account the environmental and social concerns of our state. " — Sustainable Florida - Collins Center Exec. Dir. Tim Center, on 2010 awards finalists
The 2010 Best Practice Awards Luncheon, in which Sustainable Florida - Collins Center recognized businesses, organizations and individuals for their dynamic work in helping to create a sustainable Florida, was conducted June 4 at the St. Petersburg Bayfront Hilton Hotel. Click here to read about the winners. Hit "Play" above to view an interview with Sustainable Florida - Collins Center Board of Directors Chair Joe Kilsheimer. And coming soon: other video interviews with the awards winners!
Ed Begley Jr.was interviewed by the Collins Center during the Campus & Community Sustainability Conference conducted at USF. The conference had more than 300 attendees and gave individuals from campuses, government, businesses and communities a chance to come together to share their experiences and challenges related to creating sustainability and a green culture. The conference is an initiative of the Sustainable Florida — Collins Center as part of its educational alliance.
Tim Center discusses Sustainable Florida and the Collins Center on "Malcolm Out Loud" — Interview on BayBiz 1470 AM radio Tampa Bay
The New Bottom Line: Achieving Survivability
For nearly 20 years, Sustainable Florida — Collins Center has served as the premier statewide champion for sustainability. View the 16-page insert in September issue of FLORIDA TREND Magazine
A major land purchase by the South Florida Water Management District in Florida's Lake Okeechobee Region will have an important impact on the region's people, towns, jobs, and future economies.
Read or download the Lake Okeechobee Regional Initiative (LORI) brochure
Coalition for Smart Justice
A State-wide conversation to explore better ways to achieve a safer, more just, and more effective criminal justice system.
An Open Letter to the Governor, Legislature and to the People of Florida
Sustainable Florida - Collins Center
Sustainable Florida - Collins Center is the premier statewide organization committed to the balance of economic interests with the need to be socially and environmentally responsible.
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