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Welcome to Salt Lake City Green

Under the direction of the city's Division of Sustainability, Salt Lake City Green is comprised of award-winning Salt Lake City environmental programs that continue to help us conserve resources, reduce pollution, slow global climate change, and ensure a healthy, sustainable future for Salt Lake City. The program has brought Salt Lake City to the forefront in national and international environmental leadership.

Salt Lake City takes a comprehensive approach to environmental protection. From promoting alternative transportation and water conservation to high performance building and greenhouse gas emissions reductions, the goal of the Salt Lake City Green program is to maintain our high quality of life, while ensuring a healthy, sustainable future.

Please click here to review the Division of Sustainability's 2008 Annual Report.

Our Current Campaigns

Bonneville Shoreline Preserve Clear the Air - Drive Down Your Miles
Expedited Plan Review for Green Buildings Sustainable Code Revision Project
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Idle Free Utah
Recycle Market Development Program Bottled Water

Upcoming Events

June 1 - July 10, 2009 - Clear the Air Challenge, Drive Down Your Miles

June 25, 2009 - 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Household Hazardous Waste Collection at Sugarhouse Park

Announcements

May 2009 - Mayor Becker ranked #7 in top 15 green-leaning mayors

April 2009 - Salt Lake City named one of the best burgeoning bike scenes in North America

April 3, 2009 - DOE's Energy Savers Website Helps Consumers Stay Cool, Save Money

December 2008 - Our Green Cities names Mayor Ralph Becker one of America's Top Mayors for Sustainability

December 2008 - Solar Salt Lake featured on Interstate Renewable Energy Council website

October 2008 - Parks and Recreation Magazine recognizes Mayor Becker and Salt Lake City for green efforts

Past Events

June 20, 2009 - 8:00 AM - NOON, Electronic Recycling Event at Sorenson Unity Center

June, 9, 2009 - 5:00 PM - Bonneville Shoreline Preserve Tour and Public Input Opportunity

June 6, 2009 - National Trails Day, Celebrate 10th anniversary of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail 8AM - Noon

May 9-16, 2009 - Bike Week!

May 2-10, 2009 - Water Week!

May 6, 2009 - 5:30 PM, Wasatch Hollow Conservation Celebration

May 5, 2009 - Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant proposed projects discussed in the City Council Work Session, Public Hearing

April 22, 2009 - Salt Lake City/University of Utah collect over 43,000 pounds of electronic waste at one-day collection event! Click here for more information on how to properly dispose of unwanted electronics.

April 9, 2009 - 5:30 PM, e2 Business networking event at Bambara

March 28, 2009 - 8:30 PM local time, Salt Lake City supports Earth Hour 2009

March 12, 2009 - Open House for Sustainable Code Revision Project

March 10, 2008 - First Annual Wasatch Sustainability Summit - Contact us if you would like to view the presentations.

 
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