A Zero Waste Event

What is Zero Waste?

Animas RIver Days has made the commitment to be Zero Waste by 2020.  Being a Zero Waste event means reducing the amount of trash that goes to the landfills and focusing on using sustainable products that can be composted, reused, and recycled. ​

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What Are We Doing? 

ARD will start in 2018 with: 

• Selling reusable pint glasses
• Providing a Zero-Waste Station with compost supported by I Can Compost.
• Recycle and trash bins throughout the park
• Encouraging our food vendors to also work towards using sustainable plates, cups, and utensils. 
• Water fill station where people can stay hydrated by using their own water bottles
• Online registration and waivers for competitors and volunteers. 

Leading the Way

We are the first event in Durango to attempt Zero Waste.  We will work each year to limit the amount of trash we send to the landfill and hopefully we will lead the way in our Durango community for more events to follow suit. ​

Sign up today to be a Zero Waste Ambassador at Animas River Days: ​http://signup.com/go/GHyGvMk