[GreenYes] Re: Zero Waste Music Festivals?

[Matthew Cotton <mattcotton@no.address>]

Bob -

I couldn't find the exact link I was hoping for, but here is the link  
to the Burning Man festival in Nevada. A huge Annual Festival that  
tries really hard to get to zero waste - they refer to it as MOOP -  
Matter Out Of Place - Great Concept. Here are some links:

Here is a check list of what NOT to bring (for campers):

http://www.burningman.com/preparation/event_survival/ 
radical_self_reliance.html

How to reduce your trash:

http://www.burningman.com/on_the_playa/garbage_recycling/ 
reduce_trash.html

Create lighter, better smelling trash:

http://www.burningman.com/on_the_playa/garbage_recycling/ 
lighter_trash.html

Create a "Recycle Camp"

http://www.burningman.com/on_the_playa/environment_concerns/ 
recycle_camp.html

But if you search the site for MOOP you may find better listings on  
camping ideas. Basically the more you know, the less you need. All  
prior planning will pay off with less waste. As much upfront  
communication as possible. Issue a challenge to campers to leave no  
trace  (http://www.burningman.com/on_the_playa/environment_concerns/ 
lnt_outdoor.html)   and pack out what they pack in.

You might also contact the Reggae on the River folks up in Humboldt.  
They even have a permit for their annual food scraps composting...

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/SWIS/detail.asp?PG=DET&SITESCH=12- 
AA-0118&OUT=HTML

People Productions
P O Box 962
Redway,  CA  05467
Phone:  (707) 923-4599
Fax:  (707) 923-4509

Hope some of this is useful.

Matthew Cotton
Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC
19375 Lake City Road
Nevada City, CA  95959
(530) 265-4560
Fax (530) 265-4547
mattcotton@no.address

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On May 21, 2007, at 10:29 PM, Bob Hollis wrote:

> I have been asked to help make an annual music festival a ?zero  
> waste? event.
>
> The event is held on a county fairgrounds site and attracts  
> approximately 5,000 campers for four days.
>
> I am looking for a list of event ?best practices? that might help  
> us accomplish this goal.
>
> If any of you have anything you can share I would greatly  
> appreciate it.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob Hollis
>
>
>
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> Carnegie Partners, LLC
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>
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> www.CarnegiePartners.com
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