The Dirty Truth about Concerts
Concert goers in the US produce 116,843,033 pounds of waste each year and emit 400,000 tons of carbon emissions.* That's a lot of needless waste and contribution to climate change . It doesn't have to be this like this. We can change to find a better way.
Our Pledge:
Beginning in 2023, we pledge to ask venues to implement at least 3 of these 6 eco-friendly solutions
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Source your power from 100% renewable energy. This could include:
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On site solar
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Community Solar Co-op
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Solar Trailer
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Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)
REUSABLE CUPS
and/or PLATES
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Provide drinks or food in reusable cups that are cleaned by the venue or a third party.
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Use kegged wine or beer when possible
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If using cans, provide ample recycling bins with clear signage
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No compostables.
Why not?
CAN CARRIER
REUSE or KEG ONLY
Join, start, or fund a reuse program for reusable can carriers or glass bottle reuse. Or serve wine, beer and cocktails exclusively in kegs.
COMPOST
Provide ample compost bins with clear signage, if food is served. Many existing waste haulers offer compost services.
LOW CARBON TRAVEL
Provide incentives for low carbon travel like carpooling or EV cars. 1/3 of carbon emissions are travel to the venue. See a few ways this can be mitagated here.
WATER REFILL
STATIONS
Provide water stations for free water refills and allow fans to bring their own reusable bottle . This can eliminate the need for thousands of water bottles.
Certified Musicians for Sustainability
Venues, Promoters, and Festivals
Environmental Partners
Bands, artists and venues that want to sign the pledge fill out the form to the right.
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A rep from Musicians for Sustainability or one of our partners gets in touch with them within 48 hours.
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For bands, we confirm that they will present this pledge to promoters and venues during the contracting process.
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For venues and promoters, we confirm which requirements they are interested in pursuing. We can provide references if needed.
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We recognize and promote band and venue members that are part of the solution.
How it works:
Note to Venues, Promoters, and Festival Organizers:
Want to participate but feel overwhelmed? Don't worry. Reach out to Reusable Solutions and we'll help walk you through the options. It's easier than you think.
We're here to support you.
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