What We Do
What We Do
What We Do
With your help, RockyGrass continues to be a model of Sustainable Festivation*. As we continue to broaden the scope of our efforts, here are a few of our recent achievements.
*SUSTAINABLE FESTIVATION (n): The act of creating a conscious community centered around a love of music and respect for the planet.
Pssst! Want to learn how YOU can festivate sustainably? Check out our tips!
Reuse Plates
The most effective way to reduce waste is not to create it in the first place. Making a new product requires a lot of materials and energy - raw materials must be extracted from the earth, and the product must be fabricated then transported to wherever it will be sold. As a result, reduction and reuse are the most effective ways you can save natural resources, protect the environment, and save money.
Divert Waste
Waste is one of those things that we, as civilized humans, don’t like to discuss. But the fact is, it’s an unavoidable byproduct of life. One of the common misconceptions about festival “waste” is that it only refers to what goes in the landfill…
Generate Clean Energy
In 2014, we received support from Sunsense Solar and Keen Footwear to install a solar panel array on the roof of the Wildflower Pavilion. This is the largest solar project in Lyons to date, and the first Lyons project to utilize net metering to feed excess power back into the grid.
Give Back
Did you know that the tips you leave for our beer booth volunteers are donated to local nonprofits? Over the years, we have worked with many local organizations whose missions align with our Festivarian community’s beliefs.
Supply Free, Filtered Water
We’ve all heard the statistics: American consumers are drinking more bottled water every year and spending more money doing it because they think it’s safer. In reality, most bottled water is no cleaner, safer, or healthier than tap water.
Donate Our Leftover Food
As sustainable Festivarians, we are proud stewards of the Earth. But sustainable festivation is not limited to taking care of the planet - it also means taking care of our communities! In 2017, we began donating leftover food from our festival catering and vendors to local food banks.
Incentivize Reuse
The most effective way to reduce waste is not to create it in the first place. Making a new product requires a lot of materials and energy - raw materials must be extracted from the earth, and the product must be fabricated then transported to wherever it will be sold. As a result, reduction and reuse are the most effective ways you can save natural resources, protect the environment, and save money.