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Travel averages 80% of your environmental impact!
Find carpool or transit buddies now.
Ask the event how they coordinate carpools or buses. The event should coordinate carpooling -- send the organizers to Spaceshare if they need help planning carpools, or look for rides on Craig's List. more »Pack light and fill every seat! Or better -- see if you can find friends and take a bus or train.
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Pack your mug and mess kit but pack light!
Avoid plastics!Does the festival provide free water refills? Ask! Bring what you need so you don't have to buy disposables on-site, but balance that against packing light to keep your vehicle's fuel efficiency higher. Simple living is doubly beneficial when you're traveling!
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Look for Green Events.
It's hard to be green at a festival that's far from home and doesn't compost or help you fill every seat. Search this upcoming green festival's calendar for an environmentally friendly festival near you!
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Before you walk out the door:
Shutting all the lights isn't enough, unplug all appliances at home before you leave. Older TVs, many appliance chargers and other devices keep running even when they're "off."
