Greening the 2008 Denver Democratic National Convention Parry Burnap, Denver Director of Greening, Denver 2008 Democratic National Convention

COMMUNICATIONS ENERGY CARBON CHOICES BUSINESS CITY FACILITIESEVENTS TRANSPORTATION WATER WASTE

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Colorado Association for Recycling Marjorie Griek

Resource Recovery Scope 14 parks holding events Green Frontier Fest The Marketplace at Civic Center Park Media Party Presidential Experience The Big Tent 7 bike stations 93 hotels

Issues Numerous organizations involved Different collection systems How to narrow the scope Security Volunteers Crowds Different collection metrics

Lessons Learned Start planning with permit/contracting process –Procurement –Resource recovery plans Communicate Educate Pretend you’re sea kelp

Colorado Convention Center Lindsay Smith

Elements of Effort Water Use Reduction Energy and Carbon Reduction Waste Reduction Resource Recovery

3 Bin Front of House System –Compost –Single Stream Recycling –Landfill Volunteer Educators Back of House Sorters Separate Haul for Metrics

Additional Efforts in City Bike Station Industry Trainings –Restaurant –Hotels –Venues, Meeting Planners, Caterers Engine’s OFF! Anti-Idling Campaign

Legacy After the DNC

Zero Hero Events Bryan Birch

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