SUSTAINABILITY

In 2023, Cali Vibes will launch a series of environmental initiatives to account for our emissions, improve waste diversion, and pilot new programs and technologies. Having long cherished our California culture, of epic coastlines, blue ocean waters, and green vibes we stand committed to a future where unsustainable consumption becomes a thing of the past.

With every festival pass, a $5 Sustainability Fee is included to help support these sustainability goals and initiatives. Each contribution is a huge step in growing these ideas, and getting these operations and organizations off the ground. We look forward to making positive change, together.

CARBON & ENERGY

We are committed to reducing carbon emissions by decreasing our energy consumption and increasing our use of renewable energy. Highlighted efforts:

• Tracking and measuring event-related carbon emissions
• Using energy efficient technologies like LED lights
• Sourcing renewable diesel for our generators
• Implementing an anti-idling policy for all production vehicles

WASTE & MATERIALS

Our team implements a comprehensive waste diversion and sustainable materials strategy to divert waste away from the landfill. The strategy includes:

• Creating signage and décor pieces that can be reused at future events
• In partnership with r.Cup, providing cups for cold beverages to be collected, washed, and reused at future events
• Serving food with compostable plates, bowls, and utensils
• Composting all food scraps and compostable serviceware
• Recycling plastics, aluminum, paper, cardboard, and glass
• Donating leftover materials to local nonprofit organizations
• Donating leftover food to community members facing food insecurity

WATER

We are committed to reducing our water consumption and eliminating the use of single-use plastic water bottles. Our approach:

• Providing water refilling stations throughout the festival
• Replacing all single-use plastic water bottles with reusable cups or canned water

STEWARDSHIP

We are dedicated to supporting local environmental protection, conservation, and reclamation efforts. Our actions:

• Working with vendors committed to sustainability and employing environmental best practices
• Sourcing food from local producers, prioritizing ingredients from within a 250-mile radius
• Sourcing organic and fair-trade foods

ENGAGEMENT

We are committed to leaving a positive environmental legacy and engaging attendees in our sustainability strategy. Highlighted initiatives:

• Placing Green Team Goalies throughout the festival to support waste diversion and provide education on composting and recycling practices
• Including sustainability program details our website and in our app
• Educating and engaging our staff, vendors, and artists on our sustainability initiatives

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

We invite YOU to join us in making Cali Vibes a sustainable festival! You can join the movement by:

• Returning your r.Cup to designated collection bins located throughout the festival
• Joining the BYOBottle team and bringing your own reusable water bottle
• Carpooling, using public transportation, or driving low-emission vehicles
• Turning off lights and appliances when you leave your home or hotel room
• Sharing our sustainability initiatives on social media with the hashtag #CaliVibesGreen

• BYOBottle
  
• Onyx
• r.Cup
• Slowtide
• Propeller

We are proud to work with Three Squares Inc, an environmental consulting firm and certified women-owned and small business, that specializes in designing events to meet the strict international standard for event sustainability management, ISO 20121. Our sustainability initiatives are aligned with AEG Sustainability’s overall strategy and organized by key impact areas. Each impact area is mapped to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The inclusion of corresponding SDGs demonstrates the importance of each initiative in addressing global challenging and building a more sustainable future for all.