Comments on: Sundance Festival Reduces Bottled Water Hand-Outs For 2009

By: Josh Dorfman Is Back To Help Reduce Sundance Bottled Water Waste « ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:00:28 +0000

[...] last year’s attack on bottled water a complete success, the Sundance Film Festival is once again gearing up to make further reductions for 2010 — [...]

By: jamie lynn

jamie lynn — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:12:04 +0000

i think this is fantastic! it’s such a little thing to change and it will make such a great impact. every time i see someone without a reusable bottle, i want to cry! recycling is a great option, but it requires energy to remake those initial resources, whereas using a sigg or a nalgene means all that energy can be saved.

By: James L.

James L. — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:34:04 +0000

I’ve been to Sundance and know what a high-profile platform it is to talk about film as well as the milieus and social issues that are reflected in them. In that sense, it’s good that Sundance has taking steps toward being more environmentally conscious. More screenings and discussions related to the environment are also helpful. There’s still more that can be done, such as getting facilities that host the festival to conserve energy throughout the year, and take steps to recycle as much as possible. They can also ask attendees to take steps in their daily lives to help improve the environment. Just getting the word out on steps individuals can take in their own lives would make a difference, such as the steps at the Practical Environmentalist or others. In addition, the festival and attendees can contribute to projects such as carbon offsetting. Organizations like CarbonFund.org provide information on these projects. These steps would help the festival keep pace with the environmental sensibility many attendees have and expect from a forward-thinking festival.

By: Tom Lauria

Tom Lauria — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:23:55 +0000

I guess they never heard of recycling at Sundance? Please identify a beverage that doesn’t come in container.Water is the healthiest liquid a person can drink. Why are these people knocking the consumption of water. Is Brita not making a profit? What if a person prefers natural spring water? If tap water is so delicious, why does Brita even exist?

By: G M Mauro

G M Mauro — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:25:12 +0000

And just how are all these esteemed stars, Mr Redford included, getting to the festival, walking? That would only leave a real footprint not a carbon one. This reeks of commercial endorsement ( a PRESS conference??) for products made from #7 plastic which leech bisphenol A (BPA)a known carcinogen and are not as easily recycled as are the PET #1 plastic most bottled waters are packaged in. Since all liquid refreshments are in some sort of container why not ban all of them. That would make for a very parched and sober audience.