Sustainability

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The City has long been a pioneer among municipal governments in adopting environmentally sustainable practices. For Tallahassee, sustainability is our community’s ability to meet our present and future needs through the proper stewardship of environmental, economic and social resources. Our efforts span across every department and include many community partners.

Clean Energy
Learn more about the steps the City is taking to reach 100% renewable energy

Micro Mobility
Investments that enhance our transportation infrastructure and system are key to reducing our carbon footprint

Adopt-A-Tree
Every year, the City of Tallahassee provides and plants trees for eligible homeowners to help cultivate the urban forest canopy.

T.A.P.P.
Learn how you can prevent personal pollution from damaging our ecosystem

City Farm TLH
City Farm TLH is a new project that features a pilot urban farm along with an urban farming and entrepreneurship training program.

Brownfields
A series of projects to enhance environmental quality, spur economic development and revitalize communities

Biofuel
The City collects, and processes used cooking oil to create clean-burning bio diesel

Urban Forestry
Learn more about the City's push to enhance our urban tree canopy

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Community Gardening
The City supports and provides assistance with establishing community gardens in our neighborhoods

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Energy Efficiency Incentives
Learn more about the benefits of using energy efficient appliances

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Tallahassee Solar
The City is giving its electric utility customers the option of using solar energy without the up-front cost of installing solar panels on their home or business

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Think Before You Throw
A program to share with residents how to dispose of litter and the problems that arise when this is not done

Clean Energy Plan

Tallahassee is a LEED Gold City