--- title: Sustainable Next Steps Blog | Gob Greene description: Sustainable Next Step exists to promote sustainable living and sustainable business practices. 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But the truth is that plants in Florida, which is a subtropical state, love the heat of ... [Read More](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/will-my-plants-make-it-through-a-florida-winter) [![](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/hubfs/apartment%20sustainability-1.jpeg)](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/how-to-live-more-sustainably-in-your-florida-condo) [florida](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/florida) [sustainable](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/sustainable) [condo](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/condo) [garden](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/garden) [composting](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/composting) ## [How to Live More Sustainably in Your Florida Condo](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/how-to-live-more-sustainably-in-your-florida-condo) Nov 4, 2020 10:05:17 AM Sustainable living may seem like a lofty goal for those who live in condos and apartments instead of detached homes. Fortunately, there are several easy, cost-effective steps you ... [Read More](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/how-to-live-more-sustainably-in-your-florida-condo) [![](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/hubfs/garden.jpeg)](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/5-tips-for-sustainable-apartment-living) [tips](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/tips) [apartment](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/apartment) [living](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/living) [sustainable](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/sustainable) ## [5 Tips for Sustainable Apartment Living](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/5-tips-for-sustainable-apartment-living) Oct 26, 2020 4:33:00 PM When we think of sustainable living, we often think of things like installing solar panels to be energy-neutral, planting giant gardens to mitigate insecticide use and food ... [Read More](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/5-tips-for-sustainable-apartment-living) [![](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/hubfs/charging%20station.jpeg)](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/tips-for-charging-electric-cars-when-you-dont-own-a-home) [tips](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/tips) [home](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/home) [electric](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/electric) [cars](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/cars) ## [Tips for Charging Electric Cars When You Don't Own a Home](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/tips-for-charging-electric-cars-when-you-dont-own-a-home) Oct 13, 2020 3:32:00 PM Electric cars have a number of advantages. They're better for the environment, they can work out cheaper in the long run and, having fewer moving parts, are expected to last ... [Read More](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/tips-for-charging-electric-cars-when-you-dont-own-a-home) [![Hurricane prep in Florida](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/hubfs/bigstock-Hard-Landscaping-New-Luxury-S-363125680.jpg)](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-garden-from-a-hurricane-in-florida) [conservation](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/conservation) [energy](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/energy) [florida](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/florida) [tips](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/tips) ## [How to Protect Your Garden from a Hurricane in Florida](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-garden-from-a-hurricane-in-florida) Aug 24, 2020 1:02:15 PM Naturally, when a hurricane comes to the Florida coast, you begin to think of how you can protect yourself, your family, and your home and property. Here are a few tips to help ... [Read More](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-garden-from-a-hurricane-in-florida) [![Sustainability in Florida](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/hubfs/bigstock-Gardening-Tools-And-Plants-In--357067775.jpg)](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/best-crops-for-a-sustainable-home-garden-in-florida) [conservation](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/conservation) [energy](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/energy) [florida](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/florida) [tips](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/tips) ## [Best Crops for a Sustainable Home Garden in Florida](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/best-crops-for-a-sustainable-home-garden-in-florida) Jul 20, 2020 11:15:35 AM Now more than ever individuals are looking at their day-to-day lives and thinking about ways to improve not only their health but their surrounding environment. Sustainable ... [Read More](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/best-crops-for-a-sustainable-home-garden-in-florida) [![Environmental practices in home in Florida](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/hubfs/bigstock-Woman-Gardener-hands-in-garden-348793219.jpg)](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/make-your-home-environmentally-friendly-florida) [conservation](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/conservation) [energy](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/energy) [florida](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/florida) [tips](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/tips) ## [4 Ways to Make Your Home More Environmentally Friendly in Florida](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/make-your-home-environmentally-friendly-florida) Jul 6, 2020 11:30:52 AM Florida homeowners are always looking for ways in which they can be more environmentally-friendly at home. While combating climate change can seem like an overwhelming prospect, ... [Read More](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/make-your-home-environmentally-friendly-florida) [![building with trees and plants](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/hubfs/bigstock-Green-Futuristic-Skyscraper-Bo-316800670.jpg)](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/sustainable-architecture) [conservation](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/conservation) ## [Sustainable Architecture: What Is It and How Does It Work?](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/sustainable-architecture) May 26, 2020 12:49:40 PM "Sustainable architecture" is a reference to building designs that pose a less negative impact on the environment and society than traditional structures. Its driving concept is ... [Read More](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/sustainable-architecture) [![woman gardening in florida](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/hubfs/bigstock-Woman-Gardener-hands-in-garden-348514327.jpg)](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/conserving-water-in-your-florida-garden-this-year) [food](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/food) [farming](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/farming) ## [Conserving Water In Your Florida Garden This Year](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/conserving-water-in-your-florida-garden-this-year) May 11, 2020 1:03:50 PM Florida’s climate makes it a fantastic gardening location year-round with the ability to grow plants from all over the world. Whether it’s flowers or cacti, gardening is a fun ... [Read More](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/conserving-water-in-your-florida-garden-this-year) [![agriculture-basil-bunch-cultivation-348689](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/hubfs/agriculture-basil-bunch-cultivation-348689.jpg)](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/benefits-of-vertical-farming) [food](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/food) [farming](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/topic/farming) ## [The Benefits of Vertical Farming and How You Can Get Started](https://www.sustainablenextstep.com/blog/benefits-of-vertical-farming) Mar 30, 2020 9:15:00 AM In 2019, Global News Wire reported it anticipates the Vertical Farming Market to grow by $7.8 billion and could continue to grow each year. Vertical farming is an exceptional ... 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