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by Alison Lueders, Great Green Editing This is the fourth in our series about local companies that have achieved the City of Tampa’s Green Business Designation. This week we highlight the Law Office of Jeanne L. Coleman, which specializes in Family Law and Social Security Disability issues. The law firm was founded in 1985, and

by Alison Lueders, Great Green Editing This is the third in our series about local companies that have achieved the City of Tampa’s Green Business Designation. This week we highlight Geyen Group, which provides professional cleaning of carpet, upholstery, and fabric panels to commercial buildings only. The company has been in Tampa since 2004, and received

by Alison Lueders, Great Green Editing This week we begin a series of posts to highlight and acknowledge companies who’ve earned the City of Tampa’s Green Business Designation. To earn this designation, companies undergo a rigorous evaluation of their business operations, including practices around solid waste, water, energy and more. When the evaluation is complete,

by Alison Lueders, Great Green Editing This week we begin a series of posts to highlight and acknowledge companies who’ve earned the City of Tampa’s Green Business Designation. To earn this designation, companies undergo a rigorous evaluation of their business operations, including practices around solid waste, water, energy and more. When the evaluation is complete,

by Alison Lueders, Great Green Editing So, how are those New Year’s resolutions going? It’s not too late to add a green resolution to your list. Find just one greener habit or practice to follow, at work or at home, and commit to doing it, starting today. What might that be? The list of possibilities

by Alison Lueders, Great Green Editing If you are rushing to finish your holiday shopping, it’s easy to relegate sustainability considerations to the very bottom of your list. So here are a few ideas that may save you time and be better for the planet. First, be aware that “From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day,

by Alison Lueders, Great Green Editing Last month, the city of St. Petersburg announced a $2.4 million federal grant to fund installation of solar panels at 19 of the city’s parks and recreational sites. The project, called Sunlit City Parks, will not only save the city energy costs, but also serve as an education program

by Alison Lueders, Great Green Editing Did you know that yesterday, November 27, was the official launch of “Green Tuesday?” Me neither. GreenDeals.org creator Jonah Mytro announced the creation of this new annual shopping day dedicated to purchasing eco-friendly holiday gifts for family and friends. In the tradition of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Green