Do Something

Black and white image of Muhammad Kahn, a man in a t-shirt sitting on a chair in his home.

If we know Denverites, the odds are you’re already doing something to help fight climate change. Amazing! Think you can add something else to your list? Check out the ideas below or take some inspiration from Muhammad Kahn of the Barnum West neighborhood. He's involved in everything from organizing recycling and composting at his workplace to mobilizing volunteers at Denver Pride to adopt zero waste practices.

Talk about doing something.

On-the-go

Bring your own container for leftovers.
Coffee-to-go? Bring your own cup.
Rally family, friends and community by spreading the word about climate action.
Volunteer with a climate-friendly group, including at your local park.
Support a green business.
- See Certifiably Green Denver businesses.
- Shop local.
- Research sustainability values and practices in companies.
Vote for climate-conscious leaders.

At Home

Upgrade lighting to LED bulbs and install smart bulbs.
Run appliances at different times and not during utility peak hours.
Install a smart thermostat and enroll in Xcel Energy’s AC Rewards program.
Sign up for a home energy assessment. Rebates may be available for recommended upgrades.
Hang dry your clothes. Or dry them outside or on a drying rack during warm months.
Change your outdoor watering days to Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Harvest rainwater in a rain barrel for landscaping and watering plants.
Think about your yard, patio, or balcony as a habitat for pollinators, birds, and other species. These spaces can be areas where biodiversity thrives.
Upcycle old materials into something creative and new.
Refurbish furniture.
Repair clothes.
Rent outdoor gear or tools instead of buying new.
Electrify your landscaping tools. Take advantage of the 30% discount on electric lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers and snow blowers at participating retailers statewide.
Change out dirty air filters in your AC or furnace.
Become a certified community forester volunteer and steward the trees in your neighborhood
Check the age of your AC or furnace and make a plan to repair or replace it when necessary.

At Work

Future-Proof your career. You’re not just working in the future economy — you’re helping build it. Learn more about green jobs.
- Get Reimbursed for Energy Management Training.
- Advance Your Passive House Expertise.
Become a Certifiably Green Denver business or encourage the business you work for to become one.
Improve the energy efficiency of your building: Energize Denver Building Performance Policy
Receive up to $10,000 for sustainability projects.
Scale operations and invest in new technologies through the city’s Green Workforce mini grants.
Upgrade commercial and multi-family buildings to be climate-friendly.