Sustainability advisory committee seeks expanded composting, limits on artificial turf and micro‑transit improvements

The Hollywood Sustainability Advisory Committee presented its annual report to the City Commission on March 19 and outlined priorities for 2025 including expanded community composting, monthly beach sweeps using buckets instead of plastic bags, volunteer sea‑turtle lighting outreach, a countywide sustainability coalition and a proposal to restrict or limit future use of artificial turf on city property.

Julia Polianis, committee chair, described last year’s accomplishments: a well‑attended Earth Day event at Margaritaville run with 4Ocean; educational programming with Nova Southeastern University and a sea‑turtle hatchling release; and a newly launched community composting pilot. Polianis said the committee is seeking volunteers to run turtle‑lighting outreach and recommended the city pursue a Florida‑Friendly Landscaping certification for…