IDEAS For Us – Branches University of Central Florida About This Branch IDEAS For UCF is an integral part of IDEAS For Us serving on the largest college campus in the nation. Our branch is a registered club of UCF that seeks to make our campus sustainable as we educate, engage, and empower our students… Continue reading UCF
Table of Contents IDEAS For Us – Environmental Sustainability Professionals Show A to Z Topical Index A Alternative Energy Air Pollution Animal Conservation Agroforestry Adaptation Aquaculture Artificial Intelligence Access to Clean Water Awareness Campaigns Alternative Transportation B Biodiversity Biodegradable Carbon Footprint Climate Change Conservation Composting Clean Energy Circular Economy Community Gardens Corporate Sustainability C Carbon… Continue reading Blog
Earth Day is upon us! Earth Day approaches, IDEAS For Us and Fleet Farming extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated community of environmental advocates. Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has stood as a beacon of hope and action for environmental stewardship worldwide. Together, we’ve transformed local landscapes and empowered individuals to lead sustainable lives. This Earth Day, let’s renew our commitment to the planet and continue to drive real, impactful change. Join us in celebrating the power of community and the enduring spirit of conservation.
Welcome back to the IDEAS For Us blog, where we explore pressing environmental issues and innovative solutions. This is a follow up post on the Top Environmental Issues in Florida. Today, we set our sights on the Sunshine State, dissecting the delicate balance between progress and preservation. Join us on a journey through Florida’s environmental… Continue reading Navigating Nature’s Challenges: Florida’s Triple Threat
Ideas for Us: Tackling Land Degradation and Biodiversity Loss through SDG 15 Initiatives United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15 calls for the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, the sustainable management of forests, combating desertification, and halting and reversing land degradation and biodiversity loss. Ideas for Us, an environmental non-profit organization, actively… Continue reading Restoring Our Planet: Innovative Strategies to Achieve SDG 15 Goals
Significance of Archaeology Anthropology has been recognized as an important scientific field of study for decades, but it has been relevant ever since the 18th century. Anthropologists study the evolution of human culture by identifying and analyzing material remains, civilizations, languages, and biological processes. This field of study is important because we can use the… Continue reading Archaeology and Nature
Environmental Education is Fun Recently, IDEAS For Us hosted a rousing round of Eco-Trivia in partnership with Orlando Science Center at Ivanhoe Park Brewery. Our environmental education questions, generated by our team of scientists, educators, and pop-culture consumers, challenged even Orlando’s eco-elite. Trivia games about the environment are increasingly popular. These games educate players about… Continue reading Environmental Education Games: Eco-Trivia!
The longest river that begins and ends within the state of Florida is the St. Johns. Originating at Blue Cypress Lake, the St. Johns River meanders over 300 miles north to its terminus in the Atlantic Ocean near Jacksonville.1,2 At its southern end, the river is shallow and marsh-like, scarcely navigable by boat. As it works… Continue reading St. Johns River: Water Management Spotlight
Habitat loss and fragmentation are some of the primary causes of declining plant and animal populations. The Florida Wildlife Corridor protects almost 700 different plant and animal species by conserving and connecting habitats all over the state. This includes the mighty Florida Panther, The West Indian Manatee, and the Gopher Tortoise. This blog dives into… Continue reading The Florida Wildlife Corridor
With Halloween around the corner, you’re probably seeing some pretty spooky decorations. These trinkets and trimmings often feature animals found in your own backyard. Bats, spiders, snakes— maybe you’ve wondered how these animals came to be known as harrowing Halloween mascots. IDEAS For Us is here to show some appreciation to the spooky animals right… Continue reading Spooky Animals in Florida
