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An article from the University of Applied Science about the environmental impacts of music festivals. Written in 2018 by Saana Luoma, studying ecological impacts of music festivals in Europe. 

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An article from the University of Applied Science about the environmental impacts of music festivals. Written in 2018 by Saana Luoma, studying ecological impacts of music festivals in Europe. 

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The environmental impacts of the biggest music festivals in Europe

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An article from the University of Glasgow about how Coachella is trying to fix their environmental impacts every year. Written in 2019 by Anindya Larasti studying tourism and focusing on what Coachella is doing specifically for the environment's sake.

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An article from the University of Glasgow about how Coachella is trying to fix their environmental impacts every year. Written in 2019 by Anindya Larasti studying tourism and focusing on what Coachella is doing specifically for the environment's sake.

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A blog post by Lindsey Schmidt of West Michigan's Environmental Council who is an eco-journalism intern, about what can be done to make concerts/festivals more sustainable.

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A blog post by Lindsey Schmidt of West Michigan's Environmental Council who is an eco-journalism intern, about what can be done to make concerts/festivals more sustainable.

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Venues and festival-goers are the main parties that can do something to forward change for making festivals and concerts more sustainable. They can do this by using aluminum water cans instead of plastic ones, ensuring recycle is actually being recycled, and concert-goers can choose more sustainable ways of getting to their event such as carpooling or using public transportation. The main stakeholders are the venues, attendees, and vendors for these sustainable products. Some constraints include money, time, and profitability. Some affordances are climate change (in hopes of it getting better), access for more people if public transportation is given, and sustainability for everyone involved.

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Addressing the Impacts of Concerts and Music Festivals on the Environment - WMEAC

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By: Lindsey Schmidt, WMEAC Eco-Journalism and Blogging Intern Concerts and music festivals, both indoor and outdoor, have various adverse effects on the environment, from excess solid waste to increased consumption […]

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An article written in 2024 by D'Angelo Cameron onto the Dogwood Alliance which is a publication about saving forests and the environment. It addresses the impact concerts and festivals have and what can be done to make them more environmentally friendly.

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An article written in 2024 by D'Angelo Cameron onto the Dogwood Alliance which is a publication about saving forests and the environment. It addresses the impact concerts and festivals have and what can be done to make them more environmentally friendly.

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Are Concerts and Festivals Harmful to the Environment?

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When the last of the glitter falls after a concert or festival, the planet still feels it long after the lights go out and the acts move on.

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A blog post made in 2024 by Julie Pulewitz on TSE Entertainment which is an entertainment agency. It focuses on what artists specifically are doing to help the climate crisis in regards to concerts and what others can do to help as well.

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A blog post made in 2024 by Julie Pulewitz on TSE Entertainment which is an entertainment agency. It focuses on what artists specifically are doing to help the climate crisis in regards to concerts and what others can do to help as well.

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Environmental Impact of Music Festivals - TSE Entertainment

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In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the environmental impact associated with large-scale events, including music festivals. While these

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An article written by Judith Mair and Jennifer Laing from 2012 included in their journal about sustainable tourism. Focuses on how festivals and concerts are starting to become more green and how they are doing so.

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An article written by Judith Mair and Jennifer Laing from 2012 included in their journal about sustainable tourism. Focuses on how festivals and concerts are starting to become more green and how they are doing so.

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An article written by Miovision in March of 2024 which is a company that aims to understand traffic and what can be done to help it. The article talks about how to reduce car emissions and why it is necessary.

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An article written by Miovision in March of 2024 which is a company that aims to understand traffic and what can be done to help it. The article talks about how to reduce car emissions and why it is necessary.

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5 Ways to Reduce Car Emissions in Urban Areas | Miovision

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Is your municipality wondering how to reduce car emissions? Click here to learn several strategies to do so and make your city a more sustainable place.

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An article written in August of 2023 about how specifically the Eras Tour has effected traffic. It talks about the average traffic time and alternate options

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An article written in August of 2023 about how specifically the Eras Tour has effected traffic. It talks about the average traffic time and alternate options

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Taylor Swift’s Eras tour is snarling traffic nationwide

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Good luck getting around swiftly if the Eras tour is in town.

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An article from MarketWatch's Charles Passy in June of 2024 talking about the cost of concert parking. He gave statistics about what cities are the most expensive to park in for events.

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An article from MarketWatch's Charles Passy in June of 2024 talking about the cost of concert parking. He gave statistics about what cities are the most expensive to park in for events.

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An article posted by Kansas City's Transportation Authority about the environmental benefits of public transportation. 

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An article posted by Kansas City's Transportation Authority about the environmental benefits of public transportation. 

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Go Green with RideKC

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and CO2 with public transit

Approximately 85 percent of greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector are related to the surface transportation system.

Public transportation use is one of the most effective actions individuals can take to conserve energy. Riding public transportation far exceeds the benefits of other energy-saving household activities, such as using energy-efficient light bulbs, adjusting thermostats, or using energy-efficient appliances.

A single person who switches from a 20-mile commuting alone by car to existing public transportation, can reduce their annual CO2 emissions by 20 pounds per day, or more than 48,000 pounds in a year. That is equal to 10% reduction in all greenhouse gases produced by a typical two-adult, two-car household.

By eliminating one car and taking public transportation instead of driving, a saving of 30% of carbon dioxide emissions can be realized.

U.S. public transportation saves 37 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, equivalent to the emissions resulting from the electricity generated for the use of 4.9 million households or every household in Washington DC; New York City; Atlanta; Denver; and Los Angeles combined.

Public transportation in Kansas City

Locally, RideKC buses have used the equivalent of 1,000,000 diesel gallon equivalents (DGEs) of compressed natural gas (CNG) since starting to use the fuel in August 2014.

The move from diesel to CNG fuel is creating cost savings and environmental benefits. By reaching the milestone of 1,000,000 DGEs of CNG, KCATA reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 1,870 metric tons. This is the equivalent of taking 395 passenger cars off the road for one year.

Reducing fuel dependency

Public transportation use saves the U.S. the equivalent of 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline annually - and more than 11 million gallons of gasoline per day.

Public transportation use saves the equivalent of 300,000 fewer automobile fill- ups every day.

Public transit use saves the equivalent of 300,000 fewer automobile fill-ups every day

Reducing congestion

Public transportation has a proven record of reducing congestion.

The latest research shows that in 2011, U.S. public transportation use saved 865 million hours in travel time.

Without public transportation, congestion costs in 2011 would have risen by nearly $21 billion from $121 billion to $142 billion in 498 urban areas.
Sources: American Public Transportation Association, "Public Transportation Reduces Greenhouse Gases and Conserves Energy," "Public Transportation Saves Energy and Helps Our Environment.

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Kansas City Area Transportation Authority

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Environmental Benefits of Public Transit

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Approximately 85 percent of greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector are related to the surface transportation system. Public transportation use is one of the most effective actions individuals can take to conserve energy. Riding public transportation far exceeds the benefits of other energy-saving household activities, such as using energy-efficient light bulbs, adjusting thermostats, or using energy-efficient appliances.