Project

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Fossil Free Your Life Neighborhood Events

Research shows that one of the most effective ways to create behavioral change is positive social pressure. Fun, social neighborhood events that spotlight positive examples of our peers making changes in their homes and lives that help to create a more sustainable world have many benefits. These events have the potential to build stronger neighborhood cohesion, create a safer, healthier, more socially thriving and economically vital community, and to help meet our City's climate and resilience goals. They promote the multitude of green businesses and nonprofits doing great work in our community, bring neighbors together, and provide a fun opportunity for busy people to learn about the plethora of opportunities to reduce fossil fuel costs and emissions.

We are coordinating with the City of Boulder, area businesses, nonprofits and neighborhood groups to organize at least four "Fossil Free Your Life" events in 2016. We will identify showcase homes or neighborhoods in four areas of our city and work with the homeowners, local businesses and nonprofits, neighborhood groups and our broad network of over 2,000 local members,to plan, organize, publicize and conduct events that spotlight solutions and empower people to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through energy, transportation, waste management, and lifestyle choices. We will invite additional local businesses and nonprofits that are helping people to reduce their fossil fuel dependence and transition to renewable energy to attend, sponsor and publicize the events, which will be good marketing opportunities.

This year's first Fossil Free Your Life Neighborhood Block Party is part of #BoulderEarthWeek and will take place April 23, 2016, 1-5pm. Location: 815 North St., Boulder, CO 80304. Future events will take place in June, August, and October.

Your support for these and future Fossil Free Your Life events will help us cover costs for coordinating, permitting, materials, and outreach, and it is much appreciated!