Minimal Footprint
The Earth Day Food & Wine Festival is proud of its commitment to host a zero-waste event. In 2009, the event generated only two bags of trash for over 1,000 visitors.
The food provided by local chefs and farmers is served on and with recyclable and compostable plates, bowls, forks, and spoons. Appropriate disposal containers, provided by San Luis Obispo Integrated Waste Management Authority, are accessible throughout the event. A team of volunteers is on site, managing the recycling and compost project; they can answer any questions you may have.
We have a plastic reduction policy and ask guests to drink water from their commemorative wineglass. The event's program is produced using post-consumer recycled content and the entertainment stage is solar powered, compliments of Pacific Energy Company. Ticketholders who carpool with four or more in a vehicle receive premium parking; a countywide shuttle service is available to further reduce traffic created by the event.
