Contact: Ashley Cantrell, Environmental
Health Department, 429-1798
ASPEN, COLO. (May 18, 2011) – The city of
Aspen ZGreen Program is proud to announce the first ZGreen Cutest Pet Competition.
All types of pets are eligible and nominations will be accepted during the
month of May. To submit a
nomination, email one photo of your pet wearing a ZGreen T-shirt to zgreen@ci.aspen.co.us. Only one photo
per pet will be accepted. Photos will be posted on Facebook and the city of
Aspen reserves the right to republish photos.
Those looking to get involved can visit Aspen
ZGreen’s Facebook page to see photos of the contest entries. ZGreen’s Facebook fans
will be able to vote for their favorite pet between June 1 and June 15th. Prizes will include pet-related
items and gift certificates.
“The ZGreen program helps businesses, events and
community members make more environmentally responsible choices,” said Lauren McDonell, Environmental Initiatives Program
Manager with the city. “This contest is just a fun way to get the community
involved and highlight all of the great pets we have in Aspen.”
Organic
cotton ZGreen T-shirts are available for purchase for $5 at City Hall (2nd
floor). “Please stop by our office to get your T-shirt and check out the other
giveaways and resources we have available,” says Ashley Cantrell with the
Environmental Health Department.
To find out more about ZGreen, or to become a ZGreen
citizen, business or event, visit www.aspenzgreen.com.
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