At SunFest, we are dedicated to safeguarding the natural beauty of Palm Beach County and actively reducing our environmental footprint. Our “SunFest Goes Green Behind the Scenes” initiative is a testament to this commitment, seamlessly integrating eco-conscious practices into every aspect of our event planning and execution. Learn about the collaborative efforts between SunFest and the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County to champion the Recycle Right campaign, making SunFest a leader in environmental stewardship.
Reducing
SunFest makes every effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and our carbon footprint through the promotion of alternative transportation such as bike valets, group shuttles and pre-paid parking incentives for carpooling.
On the administrative side, SunFest will recruit, schedule and correspond with all volunteers virtually to limit paper use. The entertainment application process is conducted virtually also to eliminate the submission of paper applications.
SunFest is a proud partner of the BYOBottle Campaign, a music industry effort to reduce plastic waste by promoting reusable water bottles and water refill stations at SunFest. SunFest fans are permitted to bring their own, EMPTY refillable water bottle and water refill stations will be provided.
Reusing
SunFest rents all equipment on the event site each year, which includes tables, tents, chairs, flooring, and garbage receptacles to promote reuse.
Recycling
Through SunFest’s efforts, over 500,000 pounds of materials have been recycled during the event. This material consists of corrugated cardboard, plastic and glass.
We go Green Behind the Scenes thanks to our partners at Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County.
Resourcing
Thank you to Tellus Products for providing upcycled molded fiber tableware products in all our VIP areas, Backstage, and Volunteer Headquarters
At Tellus, we upcycle leftover sugarcane fiber from the sugar milling process and blend it with other plant fibers to convert it to food service packaging products such as plates, bowls, and take-out containers. Tellus is jointly owned by Florida Crystals Corporation, Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida and American Sugar Refining, Inc., part of ASR Group. Our owners are made up of more than 45 mostly family farms, who have been proud to carefully cultivate sugarcane and vegetables in South Florida for generations. Our farmers not only produce the sugarcane fiber for our eco-friendly products but also the fresh, homegrown produce that fill our plates at your barbecue
