That’s a big conversation that happens every year at Burning Man, I think! I know for me personally, attending Burning Man changed MY habits, and that in turn made me focus on how I could share that message with my blog readers, etc. I think good ideas are infectious and events like this increase the positive spread of ideas! They are an important way to share information, get people fired up, and send them out into the world to be ambassadors for a cause 🙂

Actually this is probably the biggest area I can improve in too. Let’s hope we get some great suggestions in the comments!

You’re so welcome Allison! Be sure to let us know if you think of any others!

Thanks Chintan! The bike thing has worked seamlessly for me two burns in a row. Cheers!

I’ve been carrying one for about three months now and I STILL forget to tell waiters not to bring me one. I guess it’s harder because it happens behind the scenes as opposed to a plastic bag which they usually start packing in front of you and you can quickly refuse. I am slowly learning though!

I definitely saw plenty of solar panels out there! Personally I’m not there yet… will have to keep working towards those extra credit goals 😉

That’s so cool Natalie! I agree, I take a lot of it for granted too. Actually it wasn’t until I went to Burning Man that I learned not all states have bottle deposit returns! I was like um where are the machines where I put the cans and bottles in and it gives me money? Everyone looked at me like I was crazy, ha. I grew up in a really green house and am grateful to my parents for that.

I’m hoping to hit one or two more this season 🙂 Hopefully I can keep sharing more tips!

I agree, Ijana! I do think festival participants have the responsibility to do the best they can to be sustainable, and I agree I think that teaches us a lot of lessons that can be carried over into life.