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November 2008 Hall of Fame

Change is a Sound: The Warped Eco Initiative

Being the longest running music festival in the world,Warped Tour aims to set an example to other national tours and venues showcasing how easy it is to integrate sustainable eco-friendly practices on the road and at home. We are working to transform the way the music industry approaches touring.

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Implemented in 2005, the Warped Eco Initiative aims to reduce Warped Tour's carbon footprint by way of a solar powered stage, volunteer driven recycling program, biodiesel fueling of 40 vehicles, waste reduction program, tour volunteer days and educational contests for bands.

We utilize volunteers, education, media, band interaction, and experiences to empower people to take the Warped Eco idea home with them and, in turn, restore and protect their communities and the Earth.
The Warped Eco Initiative reduced 742,​218 lbs of carbo​n emissions in 2008!!!

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What will you do if you win $10,000 for this idea?

"We could have saved the Earth but we were too damned cheap." -Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.


The direct impact of this money would allow us to explore eco-issues on everything from water use and alternative fuels to simplified living and re-using. 10-24,000 young people a day in 46 cities around the United States will be reached during the months of July and August 2009.

With the money we will directly impact youth. We will improve the on-site solar powered multi-media learning environment to make the experience more engaging and dynamic. It will further allow us to engage fans by way of their favorite bands and and in turn be a model for social change

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