DENVER — Cooper Heating & Cooling donated $5,000 to Denver-based nonprofit We Don't Waste after completing 100 residential heat pump installations through its fall 2026 community giving campaign.

The Denver company, also known as the Cooper Green Team, pledged $50 to the nonprofit for every qualifying heat pump installation completed between Aug. 15 and Sept. 30, 2026. The campaign reached its goal with 100 installations.

According to We Don't Waste's 2025 audit, the $5,000 contribution is equivalent to approximately 6,000 meals or 8,200 pounds of recovered and distributed food.

The food diversion also carries an estimated environmental benefit. Using ReFED's food waste impact calculator, the equivalent food recovery is projected to prevent 18.51 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) emissions by keeping usable food out of landfills.

These figures reflect estimated impacts based on the nonprofit's reported data and ReFED's modeling. They are not independently measured outcomes attributable solely to Cooper's donation.

Participating homeowners did not have to make additional contributions. Cooper provided the $50 donation for each qualifying installation.

Founded in 2009, We Don't Waste recovers surplus food from businesses, distributors, producers, and other sources. The Denver nonprofit distributes recovered food through community partners, including food pantries, shelters, and schools.

The campaign connected residential heat pump installations with local food recovery and hunger relief efforts. Cooper Heating & Cooling has served Colorado homeowners since 1978 and provides residential heating, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, and indoor air quality services.

The locally owned, family-owned, and veteran-owned company serves the Denver metropolitan area and surrounding Colorado Front Range communities.