Sustainability Pledge

City of Winter ParkDepartmentsNatural Resources & SustainabilitySustainability DivisionCommunity Engagement & Green EconomySustainability Pledge

The City of Winter Park is committed to reducing the impact it and others have on the environment through its operational and community-wide initiatives. To become a truly sustainable community, Winter Park needs help from you — the residents, businesses, students, and community partners.

In taking the Winter Park Sustainability Pledge, you can make a personal commitment to sustainable living by incorporating tips into your everyday routine.

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Energy

I will swap out frequently used CFL or incandescent light bulbs for more energy efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and turn off lights and electric equipment when not in use.(Required)

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LED light bulbs are extremely efficient at converting energy into light. An LED bulb produce an average of 85 lumens per watt of power used, which is approximately 15% more than CFLs and more than five times as much as an incandescent. For more tips on how to save energy, visit the Sustainability Program’s Buildings, Energy & Water page.

I will request a free home energy use audit to help identify key energy conservation measures for my home (Winter Park Electric Utility Residential Customers Only).(Required)

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To request your residential home energy use audit, visit cityofwinterpark.org/sustainability.

Food

I will do my best to reduce my food waste at local restaurants and at home by not taking more than I can eat and saving my leftovers for later.(Required)

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According to a study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about 96 billion pounds of food goes to waste every year in the United States. This requires energy to create wasted food, and it requires additional fossil fuels for transportation and disposal. To learn more about how you can reduce food waste, visit savethefood.com.

I will go meat-free on Mondays.(Required)

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For meat-free recipes and to learn more about the Winter Park Meatless Monday Program open to WP restaurants, workplaces, and schools, visit Meatless Monday website.

Water

I will take shorter showers, wash clothes using the cold water setting, and minimize water use when brushing my teeth and washing my hands and dishes.(Required)

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When using the hot setting on the average washing machine, a single load of laundry uses the same amount of energy as driving a car 9 miles. According to Water Use It Wisely, turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth can save up to 25 gallons of water each month. For more water-saving tips, visit wateruseitwisely.com.

Transportation

As much as possible, I will walk, carpool, bike or take public transportation to get to, around and between my destinations.(Required)

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Active travel not only potentially benefits health as a source of physical activity but may also off-set air pollution from motorized vehicles for those trips and contribute to social and environmental goals such as improving social cohesion and reducing CO2 emissions. To learn more about you can reduce your commute’s carbon footprint, visit rethinkyourcommute.com.

I will plant a tree.(Required)

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Trees improve air quality by producing oxygen and trapping dust, pollen, and other pollutants. They also store carbon, offsetting harmful byproducts of fossil-fuel burning. Winter Park residents can pick-up a free tree during the city’s annual Earth Day in the Park.

Waste

I will avoid using disposable items in the office, at dining facilities and in my home. Instead I will use reusable flatware and dishware whenever possible or hire a caterer that provides them.(Required)

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According to the Clean Air Council, Americans throw out enough forks, spoons, paper, and plastic cups each year to circle the equator 300 times.

I will recycle right, and compost as much as possible.(Required)

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To learn more about composting and about how to recycle right, visit the Sustainability Program’s Waste Diversion & Recycling page at cityofwinterpark.org/think-twice.

Tell 3 Friends

I will ask three of my friends, neighbors or co-workers to take the pledge!

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Community Engagement & Green Economy

Green Business Recognition Program
KWPB&S Green Schools Grant Program
Sustainability Pledge

Our Vision

Winter Park is the city of arts and culture, cherishing its traditional scale and charm while building a healthy and sustainable future for all generations.

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