Sustainability
Sustainability Mission: We are committed to producing a sustainable, zero waste event. We work to minimize waste and educate our vendors and customers in our sustainability efforts. We provide a free, open “zone” of our Street Fair to educate the public regarding local sustainability efforts.
Visit the Sustainability Zone
Join GPHC and our partners in the Sustainability Zone on the Parkway at 19th and Forest, where we will have free giveaways, local sustainability partners talking about how you can reduce your ecological footprint, and three sustainability demonstrations at noon, two, and four. We’ll have information regarding graywater, beekeeping, sustainable transit, rain barrels, and other projects for you to learn about at no cost. Bring your kiddos and come have a great time for a great cause!
FREE Electronics Recycling
GPHC is partnering with PCs for People to provide FREE electronics recycling! Drop-off will be located at 17th and Forest (west side). They will accept nearly anything computer-related for free. CRT (tube) computer monitors and televisions can be recycled for 55 cents per pound. Our goal is to make it easy and fun for you to keep your items out of the landfill. So, bring your all those obsolete and broken electronics that are taking up space in your home, and then enjoy the Street Fair!
Certifiably Green Denver
The Park Hill Home Tour & Street Fair participates in Certifiably Green Denver(CGD) which implements a green event certification process for permitted events held on City property. The primary goals of the program are to increase participation and adoption of sustainable practices to minimize use of hazardous materials, improve energy efficiency and water conservation, and decrease the use of resources and generation of waste.
Sustainable Neighborhoods Program
Greater Park Hill Community participates in Denver’s Sustainable Neighborhoods Program giving residents the opportunity to become active partners in making Denver a vibrant and sustainable community. Neighborhoods participating in this unique certification program organize workshops, projects, and events that enhance the livability of their neighborhood and reduce residents’ ecological footprint. The sustainability effort for the Park Hill Home Tour & Street Fair is part of our work towards achieving sustainable neighborhood status.
Drinking Water
No single-use bottles here! The Denver Water Truck will be joining us so be sure to bring your reusable water bottle to the Street Fair for much needed hydration. The truck will be located at 19th and Forest Pkwy near the food trucks.
Waste Diversion
Each year we strive to reduce the amount of waste that is produced by this event and divert disposable materials from landfill to recycling and compost. We are proud to present our waste diversion numbers from previous years and plan to exceed these numbers each year.
