- Shopping at local businesses reduces carbon emissions by decreasing transportation needs and utilizing less packaging.
- Eating seasonally and supporting farm to table restaurants not only supports local farmers and businesses but it also reduces transportation and packaging demands.
- The City of Denver supports small businesses with Certifiably Green Denver Mini Grants which help offset the costs of switching from disposable to reusable dishware cutting down on costs and carbon pollution.
- The City’s Climate Office supports businesses with programs to switch to electric and publishes guides on where to shop sustainably. Sign up for their newsletter to stay up to date!