Do More

Black and white image of Jeff Gonzales, a smiling man in a jacket and helmet riding an e-bike with a child trailer on a city sidewalk

Do more of what helps the planet and protects our communities. Which is the opposite of doing less of what hurts it.

Confused? Don’t be. Take Jeff Gonzales from the University neighborhood for example. Once he got an e-bike he found he didn’t use his second car anymore. Last year he biked 500 miles and saved loads of emissions (not to mention thousands of dollars on gas and car maintenance).

See? More biking. Less pollution. Double win right there. Ready to join in? Find ideas for how you can do more on-the-go, at home, and at work.

On-the-go

Bring your own bag more often (pro tip, keep them by the door so you remember).
Carpool with friends and co-workers.
Walk more.
Bike more. It’s a great way to explore Denver’s trail system
Ride an e-bike.
- Get $450 off a qualified e-bike purchase.
Take more public transit.
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- Find a store. Explore the Denver Reuse Business Directory.
- Check out the Denver Climate Collection at Goodwill of Colorado’s Archer Store at 21 S. Broadway.

At Home

Learn more about what can be recycled in your curbside recycling bin.
Support local farmers and shop at your farmers market.
- Sign up for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and receive regular deliveries of fresh, locally grown food throughout the growing season.
Compost more.
- Learn how to compost in your backyard.
- Sign up for compost services (see if it’s included at no additional cost for you!).
- Live in an apartment? Find services near you or help your building get on board.
Grow herbs or greens at home—even in a sunny window.
Plant native species or drought resistant species that bloom in spring, summer and fall to feed pollinators year-round.
Install weatherstripping or caulk around doors and windows to help seal up your home.
Install a heat pump.
- Learn more.
- Get a tax credit.
- Apply for a heat pump rebate.
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Plant more trees.
- Choose a tree that thrives locally with the city’s Approved Street Tree List.
- Apply to Denver Digs Trees.
- Apply to Be A Smart Ash.
Install a Laundry to Landscape system.
Buy or lease an Electric Vehicle (EV).
- Learn about driving electric in Colorado.
- Learn about the state EV tax credit.
- Find a charging station near you.
- Apply for a home EV charging rebate.
- Rent an EV charger from Xcel Energy.
Switch to solar.
- Get info on solar.
- Compare solar quotes for free with EnergySage.
- Explore Switch Together Denver to help bring down the cost of rooftop solar.
- Subscribe to a community solar project.

At Work

Declutter your digital life to reduce energy burden on servers.
Encourage green values in teambuilding like walking meetings and eco gift swaps.
Create a “reuse” station to help share and swap office supplies.
Make signage that reminds your team to shut down computers, limit printing, and unplug devices.
Host a sustainability lunch & learn to share what you know.
Host a green meeting with organic, local, nutritious, and sustainable foods and beverages. Get tips here.
Volunteer on your organization's sustainability committee.
Hire vendors and partners that are Certifiably Green Denver businesses.
Plant a tree at your business.
- Choose a tree that thrives locally with the city’s Approved Street Tree List.
- Become a Mile High Tree Champion and plant trees at a school, park, or affordable housing community with your coworkers
Restaurant? Implement a Greener by Default food menu.
Electrify your business.
Install solar.
- Get info on solar.
- Compare solar quotes for free with EnergySage.
- Explore Switch Together Denver to help bring down the cost of rooftop solar.
- Subscribe to a community solar project.