Local Food Systems The city is working towards a local food system that encompasses the entire cycle of food production and consumption, including growing, transporting and the use of disposal.
Livability A city’s livability can be compared to the quality of life for its residents. This includes the natural environment and tree canopy, entertainment and recreational activities, economic prosperity, walkability, culture and equity.
Transportation and Mobility The city is currently pursuing a series of improvements to enable residents to reduce reliance on private automobiles and invest in infrastructure to encourage more sustainable choices.
Zero Waste Orlando continues to strive to become a “zero waste” community, aiming to eliminate sending solid waste to landfills by 2040.
Clean Water Water not only supports the lives of people and wildlife, it is a valuable resource that could provide greater opportunity for economic development and recreation.
Clean Energy and Green Buildings Orlando is a national leader in energy efficiency for new and existing commercial buildings that reduce waste and pollution, while saving businesses and residents significant amounts of money.
Request a Free Tree for Your Yard Do you want a free tree for your private yard? The city provides free trees to help save energy and make our city more beautiful.
Apply for a Youth Climate Action Fund Grant The City of Orlando is working with Bloomberg Philanthropies to help fund climate projects led by young people.
What Goes Where Find out what items should be placed in a trash cart, recycling cart or composter and find recycling dropoff locations.
Make Your Events Green Public events are a great way to stimulate the local economy and bring the community together, but they also contribute to negative environmental impacts. Meeting the city’s ambitious sustainability goals depends on your participation.
Sustainable Procurement Policy The city is proposing to embed sustainable considerations in the solicitation process that are fiscally responsible, promote worker health, conserve natural resources and prevent pollution.
Electric Vehicle and Transit Initiatives Learn how to find electric vehicle chargers near you, review incentives for purchasing an electric vehicle, and read about the steps the city is taking toward an electrified future.
Commercial and Multifamily Recycling As demand to recycle grows, the city is looking into ways to increase opportunities for all to recycle.
Fall Environmental Community Outing (ECO) Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM Our Environmental Community Outings are welcoming, hands-on gatherings where neighbors come together to learn practical skills like gardening, composting, food preservation, and other everyday sustainable habits. McQuigg Community Garden, 716 West Jefferson Street, Orlando, FL 32805 Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Youth Climate Action Fund Co-Creation Lab Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM Join us for an interactive session where interested applicants can learn more about the Youth Climate Action Fund grant. Leu Gardens, Magnolia Room, 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803 Tagged as: , Talks & workshops