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Participate in on Saturday, March 29. Cities across the globe will raise awareness about energy use by turning off all lights and non-essential appliances for one hour 8 - 9 pm. Mayor Hickenlooper urges all Denver residents to join in this enlightening dark hour. Check the Earth Hour website for information about this international effort, or contact Greenprint Denver about local efforts.
The BID has committed to participation in EARTH HOUR by turning off the tree lights on the Mall.
Funds have been designated for a pilot recycling program on the 16th St. Mall. Look for containers in Spring 2008.
9 new trees were planted in Downtown in 2007, and 50 additional trees will be planted in spring 2008 throughout Downtown.
Coordination with RTD helped to plant 23 new trees on the 16th St. Mall in early summer 2007.
Purchase of energy-efficient LED holiday lights.
Support of alternative transportation programs in Downtown. Visit the Transportation page for more information.
Did you know?
The built environment accounts for about 35% of total energy consumed in the U.S.
Office Buildings consume the most energy of any building type - 19% of all commercial energy consumption -DOE
U.S. Green Building Council - the USGBC created the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, which has become the most common standard for sustainable building.
Green Globes - Green Globes is a high performance building system developed in Canada, and used in the United States and Canada. It was adopted by BOMA Canada for existing buildings in 2004.
Building Owners and Manager's Association - BOMA International has announced a collaboration with the USGBC in the promotion of responsible building practices.
- Think before you print, print double-sided, recycle, and buy paper with minimum of 30% post-consumer waste.
- Replace incandescent bulbs with CFLs, especially in high-use settings.
- Shut down your computer when not in use.
- Take alternative transportation to and from the office. Contact the Partnership's Transportation Manager for information about your options Downtown.
- Purchase sustainable & energy efficient products for your office - visit these websites for some ideas.
Look at the CASBA calendar of events - there are many opportunities to learn more and get involved.
If you're already participating in green practices, or committed to taking the first steps, use it to your advantage - sign up as a Green Vendor on the DNC Vendor Directory.
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The BID is Going Green . . . 