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

2. COMMUNICATIONS ENERGY CARBON CHOICES BUSINESS CITY FACILITIESEVENTS TRANSPORTATION WATER WASTE

3. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

4. Colorado Association for Recycling Marjorie Griek

5. 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

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

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

10. Colorado Convention Center Lindsay Smith

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

12. 3 Bin Front of House System –Compost –Single Stream Recycling –Landfill Volunteer Educators Back of House Sorters Separate Haul for Metrics

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

14. Legacy After the DNC

15. Zero Hero Events Bryan Birch

16. Zero Hero