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hike and bike
Get healthy and explore Denver with zero carbon impact on the environment using our Hike and Bike map (7.8MB PDF)
energy campaign
what we're doing
FasTracks
New public transit service will transform travel for over half a million riders a day and catalyze metro area transit-oriented development.
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what's happening
Just Announced – Lights Out Lunch in Denver
The concept is simple – On December 11th, turn out your lights at lunchtime for one hour. 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...
SustainLane’s Local Action Challenge
8 weeks. 50 Cities. SustainLane’s Local Action Challenge is a way for you to make a difference on the ground level. Learn more...
Take the Denver Energy Challenge
Be a part of the New Energy Economy and sign up for the Denver Energy Challenge. Learn more...
2009 Denver Leaf Drop
Brown Bag Them & Go!
Save your plastic trash bags and our time by bringing your leaves in paper yard debris bags. Unlike plastic bags, brown paper bags can be composted with your leaves. Many hardware, home improvement and department stores sell paper yard debris bags. Or even better, bring your leaves in reusable containers or [...] Learn more...
Grist Names Denver One of 15 Most Sustainable Cities
Denver placed 9th in list of 15 most sustainable cities by Grist, a Seattle-based nonprofit established in 1999 that monitors and reports on environmental news. Learn more...
take 5
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
Xeriscape to reduce lawn area, or change to native western grasses to reduce the need for irrigation and mowing.
upcoming events
- November 14, 2009
“From the Ground Up” Workshop Weekend - November 16, 2009
cityWILD Open House - November 16, 2009
Environment in Focus Panel - November 21, 2009
Cornucopia of Local - December 1, 2009
Sustainability Series: CH2MHill's Zero Carbon City
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