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Mile High Million Begins Autumn Tree Planting
Tuesday August 31
The Mile High Million Initiative is scheduled to plant trees in Autumn 2010 in Bear Valley, Capitol Hill , Goldsmith, Hampden, Indian Creek, Mar Lee, North Park Hill, Overland, Rosedale, Sloan Lake, Virginia Village, Wellshire, and Windsor neighborhoods have been selected by The Million Tree Initiative to participate in The Trees for Energy Savings Program. [more]
Convention Center Receives LEED Certification
The Colorado Convention Center (CCC) has received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Certification. [more]
Fall Shade Tree Applications Available Now
Wednesday August 18
Although summer days are filled with lazy afternoons by the pool and picnics in the park, all that time in the sun may have many people wondering where to get a bit of shade. Thanks to The Park People, the solution is simple; purchase a tree through the non-profit’s Denver Digs Trees Fall Shade Tree Program. [more]
New Neighborhood Map
Denver residents have a new tool to help them learn what’s going on in their community. Greenprint has just launched a neighborhood map that outlines energy efficiency programs and green teams by community. Find out who your Green Team leader is, how to contact your neighborhood organizations, and read your environmental report. Neighborhood volunteer opportunities [...] [more]
From B-Cycle to Pro Cycling – Colorado Leads the Way
Wednesday August 4
The first pro cycling race in Colorado since the Coors Classic was announced this morning on the State Capital steps by Governor Bill Ritter and Lance Armstrong . [more]
Governor Ritter and Lance Armstrong + Bikes!
Tuesday August 3
Governor Ritter, Lance Armstrong and others will make a special announcement on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at 10:00 a.m. on the West steps of the Colorado State Capitol at 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO.
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Transportation Secretary LaHood Applaudes Denver B-Cycle
Friday July 30
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood strapped on a bike helmet and took a leisurely ride through downtown Denver with Mayor John Hickenlooper Wednesday promoting Denver B-Cycle, a bicycle-sharing program the secretary called “a model for America.” [more]
Mother Nature Network Ranks Denver in Top Ten
Wednesday July 21
Mother Nature Network has just released their list of Top 10 Cities new grads are seeking to find green jobs. [more]
Kroger Company Reports 27% Reduction in Energy
Thursday July 8
The Kroger Co. has reduced energy consumption in its stores by more than 27 percent since 2000, according to the company’s 2010 Sustainability Report. The grocery retailer also wants to sell 7 million reusable bags in 2010, recycle 25 million pounds of shrink wrap and plastic bags, and save 1 billion bags through better bagging [...] [more]
Denver Ranked #3 As Most Sustainable City
The Denver Business Journal reports that Site Selection magazine places the Denver-Aurora area at No. 3 on its first-ever list of the nation’s top sustainable metro areas.
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Groundwork Denver: Volunteers Needed!
Wednesday July 7
Groundwork Denver, as part of the Neighborhood Energy Action Partnership (NEAP) collaborative, needs volunteers for their next energy efficiency canvass event in the Barnum neighborhood in Denver. [more]
Park Hill Energy Blitz Party
Wednesday June 16
On June 26, 2010 the Park Hill Green Team will be out early canvassing the neighborhood going door-to-door offereing residents energy efficiency services and resources. As a treat for the team and the community, ReDirect Guide will host a post-canvass party.
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Councilman Paul López Receives Recycling Award
Monday June 14
Councilman Paul López, received the “Outstanding Elected Official for Excellence in Recycling Award” by the Colorado Association for Recycling. [more]
Park Hill Green Team Community Event
Tuesday June 8
The Park Hill neighborhood Green Team lead by David Smith will conduct a neighborhood Energy Efficiency Blitz on Saturday June 26th. [more]
2010 Neighborhood Conference
Wednesday May 26
Please join Mayor John Hickenlooper on Saturday June 5th for the annual Neighborhood Conference at Coors Field. The theme this year is “The Denver Difference, Block by Block”. Local government, non-profits and community organizations will be on hand to discuss project and programs with all Denver residents. Workshops will include topics such as Medical Marijuana, [...] [more]
Target Joins Mayors Plastic Bag Challenge
Thursday May 13
In the Fall of 2008 Mayor John Hickenlooper and Greenprint Denver announced a seven-step challenge to achieve 50% reductions from base year 2007 in the consumption of plastic shopping bags by 2012. This challenge is based entirely upon voluntary reductions by individuals, which will be promoted through cooperative efforts by Greenprint Denver and local retailers to raise shopper awareness of the environmental hazards of disposable plastic and paper bags, and by educating shoppers on alternatives such as reusable bags.
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New Justice Center Gets High Sustainability Marks
Wednesday May 12
Denver Justice Center Courthouse and Detention Center The Denver Justice Center, in the heart of downtown Denver, was constructed on a previously developed site that revitalizes these blocks and anchors the entrance to Civic Center under the vision of the Civic Center District Plan and the Master Urban Design Framework Plan for the Justice Center [...] [more]
Watts to Water
Wednesday May 5
Recognizing the Metro Denver real estate community for efforts to reduce energy and water use, save on operating costs, and prepare their buildings for the future. [more]
DIA Issues 2009 Environmental Annual Report
Friday April 30
Denver International Airport has recently issued their 2009 Environmental Management Annual Report. [more]
Denver B-Cycle Launches TODAY
Thursday April 22
The first U.S. comprehensive citywide bike share program begins TODAY – April 22, 2010 – in Denver. [more]
Celebrate Earth Day in Denver
Wednesday April 21
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the environment. Denver is always host to numerous celebratory events and this year is no exception. Many of them are posted on the Greenprint Denver website, but here are a few that offer opportunities for you to [...] [more]
‘Recharge Colorado’ campaign opens April 19
Friday April 16
The Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) will be offering rebates for various energy upgrades beginning 8 a.m. April 19 as part of the state’s ‘Recharge Colorado’ campaign [more]
Composting at DIA
Thursday April 8
Denver International Airport said Monday it is launching a composting program at restaurants in Jeppesen Terminal and at some employee break rooms. [more]
April Greenprint Denver Newsletter
Tuesday April 6
Click on Greenprint Denver Newsletter here. [more]
Denver Bike Sharing Needs YOU!
Thursday March 25
Like Bikes? Love Denver? Ready to help launch a transportation revolution [more]
Denver Ranks 4th of U.S. Cities with ENERGY STAR Buildings
Wednesday March 24
During the past year, Denver jumped from seventh to fourth place, and now boasts 136 ENERGY STAR commercial buildings. [more]
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 by 80% [...] [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! [more]
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 [...] [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]
