Empowering Citizenship
An ongoing series promoting political engagement hosted by various community members
The Studio@620 invites you to participate in "Empowering Citizenship", envisioned as a medium for citizens to present locally relevant issues with opportunities for immediate political engagement. The initial meeting will be held on Friday April 2 at 7:30 PM with a focus on recycling. Andy Fairbanks, Pinellas County's Recycling Coordinator, will present a brief slide show and moderate the discussion. Donations accepted at the door but no one will be turned away for inability to pay. Come find out about current issues in our community and how you can take action as an informed citizen! Please RSVP to 727-895-6620
Recycling Links for Information and Action
Florida 75% Recycling Goal
Florida Department of Environmental Protection: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/recyclinggoal75/default.htm
The Greening of Florida: A Solid Waste Management Roadmap: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/quick_topics/publications/shw/recycling/InnovativeGrants/IGYear9/finalreport/IG8-18_Florida_Roadmap.pdf
Pinellas Partners in Recycling letter to Florida Governor and Legislature: http://www.pinellascounty.org/tmc/pdf/PinellasPartnersinRecycling75goalrfinal.pdf
Senate Bill 570: http://www.flsenate.gov/session/index.cfm?BI_Mode=ViewBillInfo&Mode=Bills&ElementID=JumpToBox&SubMenu=1&Year=2010&billnum=570
Curbside Recycling in Pinellas County
Progress Florida petition for curbside recycling: http://www.progressflorida.org/page/s/recycling?source=web&subsource=flashroll
Contacts for elected officials
Pinellas Board of County Commissioners: http://www.pinellascounty.org/commission/default.htm
Florida Senate: http://www.flsenate.gov/Legislators/index.cfm?Mode=Find%20Your%20Legislators&Submenu=3&Tab=legislators&CFID=182599838&CFTOKEN=68364912 Florida House of Representatives: http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/representatives.aspx
Florida Governor Charlie Crist: http://www.flgov.com/contact_governor
Upcoming local recycling events
Largo’s “Trashy Fashion Show” (April 22): http://www.largo.com/egov/docs/1262615215243.htm
Keep Pinellas Beautiful’s “Recycle Regatta”(April 17): http://www.keeppinellasbeautiful.org/sites/kpb/volunteerprograms/recycle_regatta/recycle_regatta.asp
Pinellas Living Green Expo (June 5-6): http://www.pinellaslivinggreenexpo.org/
Current recycling programs in Pinellas County: www.pinellascounty.org/recycle