BONNAROO 2011 DIVERSION STATS!

As you all know Bonnaroo takes it’s recycling and composting very seriously. The amazing Clean Vibes team tallied the 2011 numbers and we diverted more waste from the landfill than ever before. 238.31 tons of waste total was diverted from the landfill, representing 68% of our waste by volume.

22. 8 tons of scrap metal
103.39 tons of commingled and construction waste
41.13 tons of cardboard
3 tons of donated food
8 tons of waste oil
178.32 tons of total recycling and reuse
60 tons of compost 

SUPPORT THE 2011 GREEN TICKET!
Each year we ask our patrons to help support sustainable site improvements by donating during the ticket buying process. Your contributions have made much of the green projects on site possilbe.

In 2010 your support made the following possible: Rock the Earth panels, improvements for our compost pad workers, continuing support of the compost pad, further research into renewalbe energy sources, the Victory Garden, festival Carbon offsets, and an up-cycling project with First World Trash.

BONNAROO’S SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT
Since its inception Bonnaroo has invested an incredible amount of time and resources to become the leader in creating a sustainable festival. From day one, the festival strived to make the most sustainable choices while maintaining the ultimate experience for the fan, setting the standard in sustainability and greening practices for North American festivals.

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is committed to partnering with the fans, other festivals, musicians, and artists to affect change.

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