Press releases
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To Accelerate a Cleaner Energy Future, Indianapolis Launches 'Highly Evolved' Camaign
The Office of Sustainability and Knozone are debuting a new informational campaign, Highly EVolved, to help educate the public on the benefits and realities of electric vehicles (EVs), as well as dispel common myths about electrification through an interactive website, billboards, and digital and radio advertisements.
Mayor Joe Hogsett Names Directors for Office of Public Health and Safety, Office of Sustainability
Today Mayor Joe Hogsett announced the appointment of Lauren Rodriguez as director for the Office of Public Health and Safety and Morgan Mickelson as director for the Office of Sustainability.
Indy DPW to Add New East Side Recycling Location in February
After the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) announced that one recycling drop-off location on the city's far east side was removed at the request of the property owner, a nearby location has been secured for relocation of the three recycling boxes.
Mayor Joe Hogsett, Community Partners Announce First Solar Panel Installation From Pilot Project
Today, Mayor Joe Hogsett joined the Indianapolis Office of Sustainability and Solar United Neighbors (SUN) at the first home installation of solar panels to result from a public-nonprofit partnership that kicked off last year.
Indy DPW Announces Addition to Recycling Drop-Off Locations
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) today announced a new community recycling drop-off location at the Pike Township Trustee's Office at 5665 Lafayette Road.
Indy DPW Provides Guidance for Volunteer Clean-Up Efforts
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) today encouraged those offering to assist crews with clean-up in the downtown area to instead volunteer in the beautification efforts of partner organization Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB).
CDP: Bristol and Indianapolis – a tale of two cities tackling climate change and social inequality
What if climate action can tackle social inequalities too? In the wake of recent protests against racism globally, now more than ever, citizens’ concern for social and climate justice is burgeoning. Knowing this, and that both challenges cannot be tackled in isolation, two cities paving the way are Bristol, UK, and Indianapolis, USA.
Indy DPW Reminds Residents of Solid Waste and Recycling Protocols Amid Stay-at-Home Measures
Facing additional collection volumes of both trash items and recyclables in the coming weeks, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) encourages Indy residents to be conscious of solid waste and recycling guidelines while spending more time at home under Indiana’s recent Stay-At-Home executive order.
Indy Recognized As One of 105 Cities Globally to Score an “A” for Leading Climate Action
The City of Indianapolis has been recognized as a global leader on environmental action and transparency, achieving a place on the 'Cities A List' for the second consecutive year from environmental impact non-profit CDP.
Indy DPW, Office of Sustainability Will Award $4.7M Contract to Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.
An important partnership between Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc. (KIB) and the City of Indianapolis will be renewed in the new year as the city’s Office of Sustainability awards the non-profit organization with a service contract for extensive programming addressing urban forestry, litter abatement and community engagement.
Indianapolis Among Leading Group of Cities Scored ‘A’ on Climate Leadership
The City of Indianapolis has been highlighted as a global leader on climate action by environmental impact non-profitCDP, achieving a place on CDP’s Cities A List.
City Adopts First Sustainability and Resilience Plan
After months of planning and community input, the Metropolitan Development Commission adopted Indianapolis’ first citywide Sustainability and Resilience Strategy to help the City plan for the opportunities and challenges that the future is sure to bring.
Indy Recognized As One of 105 Cities Globally to Score an “A” for Leading Climate Action
The City of Indianapolis has been recognized as a global leader on environmental action and transparency, achieving a place on the 'Cities A List' for the second consecutive year from environmental impact non-profit CDP. In the last reporting year, Indy has acted to develop robust climate change strategies, track and act to limit and reduce emissions, assess and mitigate climate risks, and transparently report this information in its 2019 disclosure to CDP.
Mayor Joe Hogsett, Office of Sustainability Recognize Thriving Schools Challenge Award Recipients
Mayor Joe Hogsett and the Office of Sustainability joined 53 Indianapolis-area schools to celebrate the inaugural Indianapolis Thriving Schools Challenge (ITSC) at the Indiana State Museum.
Mayor Hogsett Expands Partnership That Will Clean Up Neighborhoods and Break Down Barriers to Employment for Individuals Reentering the Workforce
Mayor Joe Hogsett joined community leaders and officials from the Departments of Public Works (DPW) and Business and Neighborhood Services (BNS) to highlight an expanded initiative that will both strengthen a commitment to cleaner, healthier neighborhoods as well as provide training and job opportunities for those reentering the workforce in 2019.
IndyStar: Indianapolis will get its share of $70 million prize to tackle sustainability goals
Indianapolis is one of 25 cities that will share a prize worth $70 million to accelerate efforts to reduce carbon emissions and prepare for the effects of climate change. The award was announced today by the Bloomberg Philanthropies foundation as part of the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge.