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greenprint denver: building a sustainable city together, today
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hike and bike

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Get healthy and explore Denver with zero carbon impact on the environment using our Hike and Bike map (7.8MB PDF)

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Community Gardens

photo: pink flower Four unique water efficient gardens at public buildings around the city offer year-round beauty with plants adapted to Denver's climate. More info...

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Sustainable Event Planning Guide

Whatever the event is that you are planning, you have opportunities to make a positive difference for the environment. Learn more...

2010 Sustainable Opportunities Summit + Expo

Looking for new ways to turn your company’s sustainability challenges into business opportunities?  Learn more...

Climate Protection Agreement

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper has just signed The World Mayors and Local Governments Climate Protection Agreement – a declaration by Mayors and other elected leaders from local governments around the world. The Agreement calls for a number of actions, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from 1990 levels worldwide and [...] Learn more...

Holiday Lights Go Green

On November 24th, Mayor John Hickenlooper officially unveiled new LED lights that will be used in the annual holiday display at the City and County Building. “The holiday display at City Hall is a great tradition in Denver,” Mayor Hickenlooper said. “We appreciate the generous WalMart Foundation donation that made updating the lights possible, and [...] Learn more...

What is Denver B-Cycle?

In Spring of 2010, Denver will launch a citywide bike sharing program called Denver B-Cycle. To learn more about it and how you can get involved, visit www.denverbikesharing.org today!  Learn more...

Mayor Hickenlooper on Repower America Wall

The City of Denver is participating with the Alliance for Climate Protection’s Repower America campaign to spread the word about climate change and energy issues.  Learn more...


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MIle High Million

Make your tree count toward The Mile High Million goal. Visit our new site at milehighmillion.org and register your tree today!

take 5

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Change five simple habits today and make a positive impact! Pledge to do your part and help Denver become the most environmentally friendly city in the nation. We’ll send you a free residential toolkit with resources and tips to help green your home.

Ozone Reduction Tip

Refuel in the evening, so fuel vapors will not have a chance to "cook" into ozone.

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