Greenerpalmbeach’s Weblog

 Here in the sunshine state there is something to really be proud of .

First of all we live in paradise, the sun and the sea, oh do’nt forget, the franchisesees behind our Weston and Palm beach Gardens restaurants, who are reporting outstanding responses from their communities.   Pizza Fusion has a place in florida.    Giving credit to Kris Adam and Rick and Linda Wilson, who are true trend setters.

Our Environment

At Florida Crystals, our proud heritage of family farming has taught us the importance of being good stewards of the land.

Environmentally friendly farming is vital for our future.  That’s why we practice sustainable agriculture. 

We grow our natural foods in harmony with the environment to preserve and enhance the natural resources of our farms and surrounding ecosystems.

Everglades Forever Act

At Florida Crystals, we are committed to implementing the Everglades Forever Act, the most ambitious and complex environmental restoration effort in the United States.  Using advanced farming techniques, called Best Management Practices (BMPs), we ensure that water flowing into the Everglades is cleaner than when it arrived on our farms. 

We also advocated for and contributed to the construction of filter marshes.  More than 100,000 acres of farmland are being converted to filter marshes.

The benefits of the Everglades Forever Act and Everglades restoration projects are being seen in wildlife.  The marshes have created homes for wildlife and have revived habitats for more than 60 threatened and endangered species.  These new habitats contributed to cleaner water for the Everglades and one of the best breeding years on record for wading birds in South Florida with more than 50,000 nests. And, these filter marshes helped to reverse a decades-long trend of declining bird populations.

Organic Sugar

Florida Crystals was the first and remains the only producer of certified organic sugar in the United States.  We also pioneered certified organic rice production in Florida. These milestones in our sustainable agricultural efforts have advanced our commitment to finding new ways to farm in harmony with the environment.

Adhering to the USDA’s National Organic Program, Florida Crystals’ organic products are produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides on farmland free of prohibitive materials for three years prior to harvest.

Crop Rotation

We rotate sugarcane with rice to restore the soil’s fertility, remove weeds and unfriendly pests, and provide an excellent habitat for many species of wading birds.

More than 80 percent of our non-organic sugarcane is produced without a single pesticide application.

Employing Nature’s Own Methods

Nature has proven to be a great ally.  By employing Nature’s own methods, we ensure our environmentally friendly farming.  We maintain habitats for owls in our sugarcane fields.  We consider these natural predators welcomed guests, as they protect our crops from unwanted rodents.

Renewable Energy

Sugarcane ranks highest among all cultivated crops at capturing solar energy in reusable form: more than 2 percent of the sunshine falling on cane is converted to potential energy. Florida Crystals is particularly adept at extracting both natural sugar products and renewable energy, in the form of electricity, from the cane stalk.

Our renewable energy power plant is an important link in our sustainable agriculture strategy. The facility recycles leftover sugar cane fiber, called “bagasse,” and urban wood waste to produce enough electricity to power our sugar milling and refinery operations as well as more than 40,000 homes.  The facility protects the environment by eliminating the need for fossil fuels and by preserving space in landfills.

• Lake Worth lists targets to reduce carbon emissions 
• Florida Crystals touts sugar without carbon footprint 
• Lake Worth officials pledge to reduce carbon emissions 
• County wants quick feedback on ethanol 

PUBLIX’S GREENWISE

More and more people today are paying close attention to what they eat. They’re looking for options that are more natural and less processed. They’re trying to avoid additives and chemicals, and seeking products raised in a way they can feel good about. To meet these growing needs, Publix has created Publix GreenWise Market.

WHOLEFOODS

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