South Florida Sustainability Resources

Sustainability Initiatives

Explore Some of the Resources Available

There is hardly any aspect of modern life that isn’t affected by the current challenges facing the environment. Barry’s Mission and Core Commitments call us to recognize the sacredness of Earth and engage in meaningful efforts toward social change. As we learn more about how human behavior is harming the planet, we’re creating new ways to educate, reflect, and innovate within our campus community. This page provides a curated list of resources, local shops, and organizations in South Florida where students, faculty, and staff can explore and practice an eco-friendly lifestyle.

Resources

  • Let’s face it, not everyone has a car and parking can be an issue. Instead of riding around for what can seem like an eternity, why not find a way to avoid the problem all together. Barry University offers several resources that you can utilize to make your journey to campus easier on our environment, your mind and wallet.

  • Opting for sustainability sourced food and supporting local farmers and restaurants is an excellent way to live out your eco-friendly commitment. From fresh fruits and veggies to innovative vegan establishments, Miami offers a variety of options for all lifestyles.

  • If you are tired of the fast fashion trends and want to try a more ethical approach to shopping, join the movement by visiting local thrift shops for clothes and much more. Many local shops offer high quality products at an affordable price perfect for the college student budget.

  • If you are interested in becoming one with nature, consider exploring the various natural resources within a short distance of our beautiful campus. South Florida is home to a unique tropical ecosystem that includes world famous beaches, the unique everglades, and a variety of waterways and parks where visitors can walk, bike, paddle, picnic and more. Each semester, students can participate in free eco-adventure trips.

  • Getting involved with a local non-profit organization is a great way to support the environment. Barry University has various community partnerships that students can volunteer with through the Center for Community Service Initiatives.

    Surfrider Foundation

    Surfrider is a community of everyday people who passionately protect our playground - the ocean, waves, and beaches that provide us so much enjoyment.

    Bound by Beauty

    Bound by Beauty’s mission is to transform how we interact with nature and with neighbors to create a safer, stronger, healthier, more beautiful, and resilient community, using butterflies as the catalyst for change. Our motto is: Connect, Educate, Transform, Replicate.

    Urban GreenWorks

    Our community extends beyond our initial target population of residents in the City of Miami's District 5. Our programs are meant to be replicable and cost-effective, so we've had the opportunity to consult or work on projects through-out Miami-Dade County, south Florida, Central Florida (Pahokee, Clewiston), Michigan (Detroit & Flint), Haiti, Costa Rica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and . Our community makes us stronger with each bridge we build, and those bridges start right here in Miami.

    Citizens for Better South FL

    Citizens for a Better South Florida is dedicated to providing environmental education, particularly to the underserved community, which inspires active stewardship and the preservation of the South Florida environment.

    Global Shapers

    Our Hub engages with the greater Miami community by undertaking projects that break silos, fuel social entrepreneurship, empower youth, and support the SDGs.

    Back2Earth

    Stop organic waste from reaching landfills by providing an easy way to do compost without the physical work. Food scraps do not belong in landfills but gardens. By diverting food scraps from landfills, we stop the creation of methane, which is 25 times stronger than carbon dioxide

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