Hey everyone! As you know, I fly into the Denver International Airport (DIA) like every other day. When I was walking though the airport waiting for my flight back to Minnesota [ =( ], I noticed a little informational board that talked about DIA's efforts towards going green! Check out what I learned:
SOLAR ENERGY
The two-megawatt solar photo voltaic system, developed through an innovative public-private partnership with the City and County of Denver DIA, MMA Renewable Ventrues, and WorldWater and Solar Technologies uses more than 9,200 Sharp solar panels, and features and tracking system that follows the suen for greater efficiency and energy production. The system will generate over 3 million kilowatt hours of clean electricity annually which is the equvalent of half the energy needed to operate the train system at the airport.
The solar power system is part of the Xcel Energy Solar Rewards program and demonstartes Denver's commitment to enviornmental sustainability by reducing carbon emissions into the atmosphere by more than 5 millions pounds each year.
NATURAL AREAS
DIA's 53 square miles are home to a wide variety of animal life, including migratory birds, and provide many natural habitats and wetlands areas.
RECYCLING
DIA recycled over 2,500 tons of material from various sources, including the public areas of the terminal and concourses-- material that would otherwise have ended up in our landfills. AT DIA, 22 different types of waste are recycled-- everything from batteries and electronics to restaurant grease, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles.
I thought this stuff was pretty neat, but to learn more information visit these websites!!
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Hey Sara!
ReplyDeleteThat is so interesting. I usually go to Colorado about 2 times a year and had never paid that much attention to these things. I will be sure to keep my eyes open my next time through. Way to go!
Nice Sara...that is great that you did something useful when you were waiting!! Awesome work...way to keep your eyes open!!
ReplyDeleteThis is great Sara! It is good to know they are doing a lot for the environment. 2,500 tons of stuff recycled? Thats awesome:)
ReplyDeleteCool post! Way to keep your eye open!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job Sara! I'm giving you an award for it! check out my blog for it
ReplyDeleteSteve
Sara,
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty cool! And that is a lot of recycling for one airport- 2,500 tons! Good job on this one=)