What is Green Your Routine?

The Green Your Routine Program works to promote waste reduction, recycling and sustainable initiatives at home, school, work and play by engaging neighbors in volunteerism and education.

Green Your Routine Volunteer?

Green Your Routine (GYR) Volunteers are residents in one of the City of Fort Lauderdale’s officially recognized associations. They work directly with the City’s Green Your Routine Program Coordinator. GYR Volunteers are called to action for sustainability-related opportunities and earn funds for their association through the Sustainability Incentive Grant.

Recognized associations may appoint one resident (or a group of residents) as a liaison who represents the neighborhood and mobilizes other members for volunteer work.

If you are environmentally conscientious, live in the City of Fort Lauderdale, and can offer at least four hours a month, the Sustainability Office encourages you to become a "Green Your Routine" volunteer!

You might assist City staff at festivals and unique events by staffing information tables or assisting with recycling operations. Or you might coordinate an event to generate awareness and educate residents about sustainability in your own neighborhood. You may volunteer to help maintain a butterfly garden, or if you enjoy writing, you may want to consider developing articles for neighborhood association newsletters.

You can choose the activities that best suit you based on your time schedule, comfort level, and style. Recruiting others to participate with you is an important aspect of this role as well. Whatever you choose, you can count on making a difference in your neighborhood, Fort Lauderdale, and your world!

How do I become a Representative?

To become a representative, please contact your neighborhood association and let an official know you are interested in participating on behalf of your association. Green Your Routine Representative Form (scroll down) must be filled out and submitted. You will be invited to attend the next meeting and begin earning points for your association.

How does my association earn money?

The Green Your Routine Coordinator develops specific activities for each year's SIG. Each of the activities is worth a set number of points. In September of each year, representatives submit an application documenting point earned during the fiscal year, which is October 1 – September 30. The Sustainability Incentive Grant check is presented to each participating community at a City Commission meeting. In addition, volunteers receive a thank you gift from the City for their participation and support of the program.