The Atlanta Jazz Festival Receives the Coveted 2009 Greener Festival Awards
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8/5/09 The City of Atlanta is delighted to announce that the
Atlanta Jazz Festival is a winner of the 2009 Greener Festival
Award. The Greener Award is based on a 56 point checklist which
covers green office policies, energy use and carbon reduction,
travel and transportation, support for green initiatives, waste
management, recycling, water use and environmental protection
and noise pollution. The award organizers have a team of
environmental auditors who visit festivals to assess
environmental good practice and effective green policies. The Atlanta Jazz Festival’s Go Green initiative represented
an ongoing commitment to sustainability in recycling,
transportation and event administration. The festival had a
comprehensive and cohesive waste management and recycling
program, a biodiesel recycling plan for waste vegetable oil from
concessions, encouraged walking, bikes and public transportation
and promoted car pools and ride share on the ‘Clean Air
Campaign’ website. “We are delighted that the Atlanta Jazz Festival and the City
of Atlanta is being recognized worldwide for their sensitivity
to the environment. Environmental sustainability is critical in
making Atlanta a “best in class” city.
-Mayor Shirley Franklin In America, the Atlanta Jazz Festival and the Bonnaroo
Festival were both praised by the award organizers for coherent
and effective environmental best practices.
“The Atlanta Jazz Festival has always been conscious of the
environment, which in itself is a significant part of the
Atlanta cultural landscape and heritage. I commend our
sponsors, staff, volunteers and most importantly, our loyal
Atlanta Jazz Festival audience for supporting our efforts and
helping to make this festival one of the greenest festivals in
the world.” - Camille Russell Love |
