Time to celebrate Earth Month! The ASCP has a variety of exciting Earth Week and sustainability programs and opportunities available to students, faculty, and staff. Keep scrolling to learn more! |
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Don't miss your chance to provide feedback on campus sustainability! The ASCP is conducting its bi-annual survey! Help us direct our next campus initiatives by giving us your feedback! The ASCP is a student fee-funded department that serves all four institutions with a mission to reduce campus-wide ecological impact and dependency on carbon-based fuels. Visit our website for more information on previous survey results. |
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Join us for Earth Week 2026! April 21, 22, and 24 Help us make global impact through local action! Earth Week Events: Alternative Transportation Day 1 Tuesday, April 21, 8am to 10am - Location: 10th St and Curtis St, across from the bike shelter (Denver, CO)
- Choose a sustainable mode of transportation to commute to campus, such as taking public transit, biking, or carpooling, and get a free breakfast burrito!
Resource Fair Tuesday, April 21, 10am to 2pm - Location: Lawrence Street Mall (Denver, CO)
- This vibrant event will feature campus and community organizations with information and opportunities focused on sustainability, environmental justice, wellness, and more!
Alternative Transportation Day 2 Wednesday, April 22, 8am to 10am - Location: 10th St and Curtis St, across from the bike shelter (Denver, CO)
- Choose a sustainable mode of transportation to commute to campus, such as taking public transit, biking, or carpooling, and get a free breakfast burrito!
Earth Day Art Fair Wednesday, April 22, 10am to 2pm - Location: The Bandshell, located near the SW corner of the Tivoli Quad at 10th St and Larimer St (Denver, CO)
- Join us for an eco-friendly event promoting reuse and recycling with three main activities:
- Sustainable Art Fair
- Clothing Swap
- Bike Giveaway
Cherry Creek Cleanup Friday, April 24, 10am to 2pm - Location: Cherry Creek Trail Underpass at the intersection of Lawrence St and Speer Blvd, across from the Science Building (Denver, CO)
- Sign up using the registration link below:
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We hope to see you at our Earth Week events! To learn more, visit our Earth Week webpage using the link below: |
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Earth Week Clothing Swap Collection Please only donate clothes that are clean and in good condition! Bins are located in the Tivoli until Monday, April 20, at the following locations: - Quad Side Tavern
- Starbucks
- Turnhalle Piano Lounge
- ID Station
Or, swap clothes during Earth Week on Tuesday, April 21, and Wednesday, April 22! |
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Reducing Plastic Waste: Lessons from Germany & Opportunities for Colorado Businesses 📅 Thursday, April 16, 2026 🕓 4:00 – 7:00 PM 📍 German American Treffpunkt, Denver Germany has about 84 million people. Last year, they reduced plastic waste by roughly 9 pounds per person — that's over 750 million pounds of plastic avoided in a single year. The number is impressive, but how they got there is the part worth paying attention to. That's the conversation we're bringing to Denver, and we'd love to have you in the room. |
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ASCP Environmental Justice Zoom Book Club Community Panel & Dinner Reception April 14: 4-8pm | Denver Botanic Gardens The discussion will focus on Indigenous feminism, decolonial resistance, and local empowerment, and will be followed by a dinner reception. This event is free and open to the public with advanced registration. All event attendees will also receive free admission to the Denver Botanic Gardens and can arrive early to enjoy the gardens before the event. Author Keynote & Book Signing April 15: 11am-1pm | Tivoli Turnhalle- Auraria Campus Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson, authors of We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People. Nenquimo, an Indigenous leader of the Waorani Nation of Ecuador and TIME 100 honoree, and Anderson, co-founder of Amazon Frontlines, share their story of resistance, environmental justice, and cultural survival. Zoom link and password will be sent to all who complete this google form. Questions? Thoughts? Email Christina Foust (Professor of Communication Studies at MSU-Denver) at cfoust2@msudenver.edu. |
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The ASCP is Hiring! The ASCP is currently hiring for three positions: - Website Accessibility 2026 Summer Intern
- Compost Operations Student Associate
- Waste Diversion Student Associate
To learn more and apply, visit our Job Opportunities page using the link below. |
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Sustainable Labs Committee Meetings Are you passionate about sustainability in the lab? Do you have ideas to share, or do you want to connect with others across CCD, CU Denver, and MSU Denver? Join us at the Sustainable Labs Committee meetings! Collaborate with others from all three institutions to help make our campus labs more sustainable: - Monthly meetings on the first Friday of the month at 1:30 pm
- Open discussion and idea sharing
- Faculty and research students welcome
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2026 Freezer Challenge! The Freezer Challenge is a free competition designed to encourage energy efficiency through best practices in lab cold storage management (fridges, freezers, and cold rooms). The program has saved a total of 76.8 million kWh since its beginning. Sign up to be part of the Auraria Sustainable Campus Program's tri-institutional team. Compete for the chance to win a PRIZE! |
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Looking to donate? Drop donations in the bin outside Room 346. If you have a large item/several bags to donate, email scp_contact@ahec.edu. |
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Join us in our fight against hunger and food waste on campus by using the Share Meals app! Sign up to see which events around campus have food that will be available to community members. You can find free food nearby through Share Meals; see how much is available and how long it’s up for grabs. The app also has a list of centers across campus where students can find free food, personal care items, and other helpful resources. Sign up today by downloading the app on your phone or by using the web version! Click here or the image above to navigate to our webpage for more information and to get started. |
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Did you know? More than half of greenhouse gas emissions from landfills comes from food waste. Composting food waste instead reduces greenhouse gas emissions significantly! Read more here. |
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A staff member at the ASCP asked, “What are good plants to grow in Denver that are native and drought-resistant?" Why is it important to grow native plants? Native plants are naturally adapted to Colorado’s climates, soils, and environmental conditions, so they don’t need as many external additions like water and fertilizer. When native plants are established, they can help conserve water and attract mammals, birds, butterflies, and other native pollinators ( Colorado State University). Why drought-resistant plants? Because it is so dry in Colorado, and droughts are becoming more frequent, it is more important than ever to save water. Denver County is currently in a severe drought (D2), which is the second of four levels of drought ( U.S. Drought Monitor). Drought-resistant plants can withstand a lack of water, and native plants and soil help retain water. That soil helps to filter water before it returns to creeks and rivers. Planting native plants can also help control erosion ( USDA). Landscaping with rocks instead of native plants results in excess runoff when it does rain, which causes a rapid influx of pollutants into water sources. Native plants on campus Auraria Campus has several green roofs, which help reuse stormwater runoff and insulate buildings. We also have a shade garden on campus, full of native plants. You can find it on the Auraria Campus Sustainability Trail, and check it out just in time for Earth Week! |
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CU Denver Quarterly Sustainability Newsletter Want to stay informed about the progression of sustainability efforts at CU Denver? Fill out this form to receive the newsletter to learn more about ways to get involved and facilitate connection and collaboration. efforts, focus areas, and ways to get involved. |
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Interested in how we all help to reduce Auraria's ecological impact and dependence on fossil fuels? Check out our team page! |
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