SustainabilityREDUCE-REUSE-RECYCLE-RESTORE-REPLENISH-RESPECT
Dear Eco Punter,
…Welcome to Island Vibe 2010!
This year Island Vibe is going the extra mile to ensure our impact on the beautiful Minjerribah is reduced by creating a variety of environmental initiatives and acting as responsible eco citizens. By coming to our festival, you automatically become a member of the sustainability team, all you have to do is follow our lead!
This year we will:
* offset the carbon emitted as a result of the festival. This includes carbon emitted by staff and performers travelling by air, road and ferry as well as the energy needed to bring you the unique Island Vibe sound.
* encourage you to walk and bike as much as possible to minimise traffic and carbon emitted (ferry, bus, bike, taxi & train services are all available). See our transport page under 'Event Info'.
*encourage you to car pool with your mates http://www.thecarpool.com.au to find other commuters to share with.
*ensure your waste is reduced, reused and recycled. Please use bins correctly & ask a member of our waste team if unsure
*collect all of your organic waste (food scraps that is) and donate them to the Stradbroke Island Community Gardens. Put your biodegradable packaging & foodscraps into the black compost bins or take them straight to the festival's composting area
*incorporate the use of renewable energies in the festival (biodiesel)
*ensure our market vendors lead the way through use of biodegradable products, plates, detergents and packaging
*ensure water refill stations are available so we don’t generate unnecessary plastics
*prevent our wastewater entering the water table by recycling all grey water used at the festival
*aim for a plastic bag free event
*employ local contractors
*make sure beer and other beverages are drunk from reusable cups. Reusable Island Vibe cups
are available at the bar! Purchase a cup, keep for refills & take home as a souvenir.
*Sea Shepherds and Friends of Stradbroke Island join us at this year's festival, be sure to have a chat with them about their current projects
*respect the beautiful surrounding areas of the festival too
*understand that we are guests of Minjerriba and our actions effect the Island's ecology. Lakes, waterways, beaches, & dunes are best regarded as sensitive areas.
* for further sustainable tourism tips see http://www.straddieonline.com.au or click on the links below
Stay tuned for exciting updates on our sustainability program….see you at the festival!
Warm Regards,
Sustainability team ‘10
…. reduce, reuse, recycle, restore….. ….replenish, rewind, remind, recover, resist, reveal….. relearn, reassess, rework….
WINNER OF THE GREENER FESTIVAL AWARD 2010!
Island Vibe is one of the 8 winners of the Greener Festival Award 2010 – there was a record breaking eight Australian festivals who received the prestigious award this year. Island Vibe, and the other award winners, are a testament to the real efforts Australian festivals are making to get green clean, and lead the fight against climate change.
This year Island Vibe Festival will be entering the International 2009 Greener Festival Awards. Check out their website for more information on the awards.
Understanding the local environment is an important element of creating sustainability. Each community is characterised by its own unique ecosystems and ecology.
These guys offer some essential tips for tourists that will help to protect the natural environment. ‘Caring for Straddie’ can help you learn how to care for the lakes, streams, dunes and beaches and informs about what is expected of you when you are on the island.
For more information about Island Vibe and sustainability, or to get involved please contact heidi [at] islandvibe [dot] com [dot] au
