Pinellas County’s Green Business Partnership (GBP) - Offered through Pinellas County Extension, the Green Business Partnership (GBP) is a designation awarded to businesses that meet all applicable criteria in the areas of resource conservation, waste reduction, energy conservation and cost savings. GBP-designated businesses are eligible to use the GBP logo and window decals to highlight their green business practices.
A sustainable living gateway to green office, green purchasing, and green webinars such as Green Purchasing for Home and Work, Green Office, and much more from Pinellas County Extension.
A to Z Guide for Recycling and Disposal - Easy-to-use web guide provides options available in Pinellas County for recycling or safely disposing of over 250 items.
EQ Florida - Pinellas County Utilities contracted vendor for recycling hazardous chemicals.
Creative Recycling - Pinellas County Utilities contracted vendor for recycling hazardous electronics.
Keep Pinellas Beautiful - Organizes volunteer and adoption programs to keep the county clean and litter-free. Also has a 24 hour litter hotline, 210-GONE (4663).
Clean the World - Innovative recycling program collects leftover soap and shampoo bottles from hotels and B&Bs to be sanitized, packaged and distributed to needy persons.
Southern Waste Information eXchange (SWIX) - SWIX provides up-to-date information on waste materials that are “available” or “wanted” by private firms and government agencies. SWIX maintains a toll-free hotline (1-800-441-SWIX) that is used to assist generators with their waste management needs, emphasizing the recycling and reuse of waste materials.
Florida Gulf Coast Chapter (FGCC) of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - The USBGC developed LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), which is an internationally recognized sustainable building and community certification system. The FGCC is the local USBGC chapter, which promotes sustainable building practices in the Tampa Bay area including LEED training and certification.