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Early Registration for Bike Share Program Has Begun
Wednesday March 17
This Spring, Denver will become one of the first U.S. cities to launch a full-scale comprehensive public bicycle sharing system. [more]
Green Teams Need Volunteers
Monday March 15
On April 24, 2010, five Denver neighborhoods will partner with Greenprint Denver to bring energy efficiency services and weatherization upgrades to their community. [more]
Earth Hour is March 27th
Wednesday March 10
Earth Hour is March 27th – join the effort today. [more]
Are you a FAN?
Friday February 19
Become a Greenprint Denver FAN on Facebook. [more]
Sustainable Event Planning Guide
Friday February 5
Whatever the event is that you are planning, you have opportunities to make a positive difference for the environment. [more]
Climate Protection Agreement
Monday December 7
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 [...] [more]
What is Denver B-Cycle?
Wednesday December 2
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!
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Mayor Hickenlooper on Repower America Wall
Monday November 2
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. [more]
SustainLane’s Local Action Challenge
Monday October 12
8 weeks. 50 Cities. SustainLane’s Local Action Challenge is a way for you to make a difference on the ground level. [more]
Take the Denver Energy Challenge
Thursday October 8
Be a part of the New Energy Economy and sign up for the Denver Energy Challenge. [more]
2009 Denver Leaf Drop
Tuesday September 15
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 [...] [more]
Grist Names Denver One of 15 Most Sustainable Cities
Wednesday August 19
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. [more]
Denver’s Strategic Parking Plan
Friday August 7
Parking plays an important role in how we travel and design our cities. It affects our environmental quality and our economic development. Denver’s Strategic Parking Plan Phase 1 Study is now available. [more]
DIA Wins CDPHE Award
Monday July 13
Denver International Airport Wins Environmental Award [more]
Denver #10 Most Walkable City
Thursday July 9
Leave your car at home and WALK! [more]
Mayor Wins 1st Place Climate Protection Award
Monday June 15
On June 12th Mayor John Hickenlooper received the 2009 Mayors’ Climate Protection Award, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wal-Mart Stores, for the FasTracks initiative. The award recognizes Mayors for innovative practices designed to increase energy-efficiency and curb global warming. [more]
DNC Carbon Footprint Summary
Wednesday May 13
Denver hosted the 2008 DNC and set out to be “the greenest” national convention in history. Here is the carbon footprint report with a compete summary. [more]
City of Denver Receives National Award
Friday May 8
The City of Denver and the Neighborhood Energy Action Partnership (NEAP) receives the 2009 Siemens Sustainable Community Award. [more]
Sustainable Event Planning Guide
Monday April 27
Whatever the event is that you are planning, you can make a positive difference for the environment. The new Colorado Sustainable Events Guide is designed for every event host and planner. [more]
Greening the DNC Report
Wednesday April 22
The City of Denver and the Denver 2008 Host Committee recently unveiled the Greening the 2008 Democratic National Convention Report. [more]
Colorado Rockies Go Green
Monday April 20
The Colorado Rockies Baseball Club has announced a “20 Games of Green” initiative, which hopes to enlist players and fans in making a positive impact on the environment. [more]
