There are many things all people have in common, and of
those, having a good time is a favorite. All across our planet people
like to get together for food, music and all sorts of fellowship. Some
rituals date back millennia, and new traditions are created everyday.
In planning a celebration, of any sort, people can focus on
sustainability. Specifically, people can strive to reduce their impact
on our planet by planning minimal waste events. The amount of fun
doesn't have to be sacrificed to make an event more environmentally
responsible. In fact, the fun can be continued afterwards in knowing
that your impact on the earth was minimized.
Andalusia hosted its 11th annual Bluegrass Festival as a
minimal waste event. The food and beverage vendors used
recyclable materials and Keep Milledgeville Baldwin Beautiful provided recycling bins for their disposal. Volunteers were on site
to help facilitate. In addition to providing a family-friendly event
featuring world-class musicians, hopefully this year's festival will
inspire others planning events to consider more responsible waste
management options.
So after banjos and mandolins are put away, we can whistle
and hum those tunes in the months to come knowing that the fun had on
the farm did not come with a hidden cost.
