Keeping JAS Green! - JAS - Jazz Aspen Snowmass

Keeping JAS Green!

KEEPING JAS GREEN!

Jazz Aspen Snowmass is committed to building a sustainable future by working with our partners and patrons to work towards a minimal waste event.

azz Aspen Snowmass is committed to building a sustainable future by working with our partners and patrons to work towards a minimal waste event.

Commitment to Reducing Waste Creation:

New in 2019 JAS is bringing in NEW reusable water bottle filling stations. These two stations (one on the main field/one in the JAS Village) provide fresh, clean water and reduce the creation of the equivalent of more than 13,500 plastic bottles over the festival weekend thanks to our partner City Market. Attendees can bring an empty reusable water bottle with them to the site, or purchase one at our merch booths for just $4. Bottled water will no longer be available at the JAS general admission bars. Be prepared & STAY HYDRATED!

All food at the festival is served on compostable or reusable plates and utensils and a full-scale compost disposal system is in place.

In 2016 we eliminated plastic “stir sticks” from the main field bars, eliminating over 20,000 pieces of plastic from the landfill.

We are excited to bring back our reusable cup program. Bring your festival souvenir cup back to the bars for $1 off your next drink!

Commitment to Waste Diversion:

We have set a goal of 80% waste diversion by 2020. We currently recycle all plastics, glass and cardboard created by our back of house and bars. In 2016, we implemented a patron diversion program, allowing our festival guests to participate in the effort by separating their waste into the proper recycle, compost, or trash bins.

In 2018 we achieved an 88% diversion rate. Please do your part in 2019 by putting your waste in the correct bin!

Commitment to resource efficiency:

Since 1991, JAS has worked to be a positive force in the community, presenting and preserving jazz and related forms of music through world-class events, performances, and education programs. In strengthening our sustainability commitment, we aim to be a positive force on the environmental front as well.

We provide a robust transportation system and are proud that over 2/3 of our guests arrive to the festival by bus.

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