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Sustainable Florida - Collins Center developed the following standards with the assistance of hundreds of individuals and business across the state. Adopt and implement these principles and you are on your way to becoming a sustainable business. Implementing these standards in your business will be steps toward a sustainable future.

Taking the pledge shows you care about Florida's future and will do your part to create a more sustainable Florida. Take the Pledge Today!

Sustainable Florida Standards

1. State Your Values - Identify your principles and goals in a public statement

2. Be Involved - Make a commitment to citizen involvement, collaborative approaches, and community partnerships.

3. Promote Stewardship - Be a leader on environmental quality and resource conservation.

4. Meet People’s Needs - Promote opportunity, equity, and improved quality of life.

5. Manage for Sustainability - Adopt best management practices, systems and new technologies.

6. Generate a Fair Return - Sustain your program through productivity and efficiency.

The following organizations have taken the pledge

to adopt Sustainable Florida Standards!

AC Graphics
- SF Best Practice winner is the state's first triple-certified printer offering petroleum-free inks and sustainable paper
AgOil International, Inc. - St. Petersburg - 727.216.8747
- Biotech company growing microalgae - a renewable fuel stock
American Institute of Architects Treasure Coast - Jensen Beach
- Advancing the knowledge, awareness and appreciation of architecture among professionals and the general public.
atLarge, Inc. - Sarasota - 941.365.9200 ext.304

Interactive web agency - digitization (think recycling plus a lot more) and composting.

BC Peabody Construction Services, Inc. - Brooksville
Benson's Heathing and Air Conditioning, Inc. - Tallahassee
- Tallahassee area's complete source for any heating or air conditioning need.
Capital Business Interiors - Tallahassee
- Specializing in creating effective workplace solutions in Tallahassee and the surrounding communities.
The Character & Heritage Institute - Tallahassee
- Develops educational programs through the arts for individuals, schools, libraries, museums and the community.
City of Deerfield Beach
- One of many great communities working to serve its citizens and the environment - visit Public Works and Environmental Services.
City Living Baby - Miami
- Stylish eco chic designs for babies, nurseries and moms to be.
Clear Water PSI
- Providing professional irrigation services to residential and commercial properties within Central Florida and focus on system efficiency.
Dirt Pros EVS - Tallahassee & Plantation
- A quality, dependable, cleaning company that you can count on with software tracking and OSHA Compliance trained teams.
Entrix - Riverview
- Environmental and natural resource management consulting firm.
The Firefly Group
- Public relations firm in Palm City supports Sustainable Treasure Coast activities and helps clients help the environment and strengthen the economy.
Finch-Hatton Group - Tallahassee
- Offering IT consulting, professional services, and technology
  training
Florida Green Building Coalition
- SF-Partner and award-winning Partner operates sustainably as well as certifying green construction and communities.
Francis Xavier Kline
- A NASA engineer in Titusville.
Green Connection US - Sarasota
- Harnessing the power of existing green businesses to
  grow the green economy across the United States
Green Up Jax - Jacksonville
- Certified EcoBroker - real estate professionals
Hahn & Hahn Team, Inc. - Winter Park
- A creative, multi-disciplinary, minority/woman-owned community planning and urban design firm.
Heritage Green, LLC

Community development firm with a focus of delivering sustainable communities in the region.

Indigo
- The most complete source for green building products and eco-friendly household gifts in North Florida.
Jacobs
- SF Best Practice winner is one of the world’s largest and most diverse firms offering scientific and specialty consulting as well as all aspects of engineering and construction, and operations & maintenance.
JSA, Inc.
- Nationally design firm with Jacksonville office focuses on Healthcare, Senior Living, Hospitality, Education, Housing and Interior Design.
Lee County - UF IFAS Extension Office
- Offering solutions for your life with Martha Avila, Sustainability Program Coordinator.
Massey Services, Inc. - Maitland (and across Florida)
- Pest protection and landscape services.
MetroVerde - Jacksonville
- Using biomimicry to develop stormwater and landscape solutions
Navy Federal Credit Union
- Boasting Gold LEED certified offices in Pensacola
O'Naturals / City Java / Haagen-Dazs - Orlando - 407.648.6877
- Featuring organic foods and eco-friendly interior and energy
Perry Ellis International - Miami, New York and Washington
- Leading fashion designer, distributor and licensor of fashion apparel and accessories for men and women - undergoing a company-wide sustainability initiative.
Prattco, Inc.
- Roofing and sheet metal firm featuring "green" LEED compliant systems in central Florida.
Republic Services, Inc.
- Fort Lauderdale-based leading provider of solid waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services operating in 21 states.
Rosas Farms - Citra
- Florida's most award-winning organic farm
Rush Hospitality - Titusville
- Providing sustainable turn-key renovation solutions to the hospitality and other commercial sectors.
Seacoast Cottage Company - Fort Myers
- Constructing classic Caribbean-styled homes using Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) to exceed hurricane zone building codes.
Siemens Building Technologies - Orlando
- Global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors.
Simply Green Solutions - Ellenton
- Offers simple, effective options to green your business, community or home environment.
Superior Solar Systems, Inc. - Longwood
- Specializing in residential & commercial
  solar electric, water heating and pool heating applications
TREEO - Training, Research, & Education for Environmental Occupations - University of Florida
- Offers training programs to help students achieve their continuing education and professional goals with a greater emphasis on sustainability
Two Trails - Florida, Georgia and North Carolina
- Green building consultants offering certifications throughout the country offering training and more.
Union Credit Bank - Miami
- An indpendent, locally owned bank providing "green" financial services and is a U.N. Environment Program Finance Initiative member
Valet Waste - Tampa
- The only national provider of 5 night a week doorstep trash and recycling pick-up in the multi-family housing industry.
Valley Forge Fabrics
- SF Best Practice winner supplies sustainable fabric to hospitality industry with reclamation and recycling service.
The Women's Alliance - Miami
- Community-based program that provides professional attire and career skills training to low-income women and families seeking self-sufficiency