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Sustainability

Ocean Way Festival will feature a series of sustainability initiatives to account for our emissions, improve waste diversion, and pilot new programs and technologies. We’re conscious of our impact and committed to protecting the natural environment.

Ocean Way Festival sustainability program is supported by AEG Sustainability, our long-standing sustainability department, and its vision to inspire the world’s many voices to protect our planet.

We have collaborated closely with the City of Santa Monica on exciting new ways to support local sustainability initiatives, check back for more information, updates, and ways to get involved!

CARBON & ENERGY

We are committed to reducing carbon emissions by decreasing our energy consumption and increasing our use of renewable energy. Highlighted efforts:

  • Employing battery energy systems
  • Tracking event-related carbon emissions
  • Using energy efficient technologies like LED lights
  • Sourcing renewable diesel for our generators
  • Discouraging vehicle idling on-site

WASTE & MATERIALS

Our team implements a comprehensive waste diversion and sustainable materials strategy to divert waste away from the landfill. The strategy includes:

  • Creating signage and décor pieces that can be reused at future events
  • In partnership with r.World, providing cups for cold beverages to be collected, washed, and reused at future events
  • Preventing the distribution of products in plastic packaging
  • Composting all food scraps and compostable serviceware
  • Recycling plastics, aluminum, paper, cardboard, and glass
  • Donating leftover food and materials to local nonprofit organizations

WATER

We are committed to reducing our water consumption and reducing the use of single-use plastic water bottles. Our approach:

  • Providing water refilling stations throughout the festival
  • Replacing single-use plastic water bottles with reusable cups or canned water

STEWARDSHIP

We are dedicated to supporting local environmental protection, conservation, and reclamation efforts. Our actions:

  • Working with vendors committed to sustainability and employing environmental best practices
  • Encouraging vendors to source food from local producers, prioritizing ingredients from within a 250-mile radius, manufactured in the USA, organic, and fair-trade
  • Encouraging vendors to offer vegan and vegetarian options

ENGAGEMENT

We are committed to leaving a positive environmental legacy and engaging attendees in our sustainability strategy. Highlighted initiatives:

  • Including sustainability program details on our website
  • Educating and engaging our staff, vendors, and artists on our sustainability initiatives

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

We invite YOU to join us in making Ocean Way Festival more sustainable! You can join us by:

  • Returning your r.Cup to designated collection bins located throughout the festival
  • Joining the BYOBottle team and bringing your own reusable water bottle
  • Using public transportation, bikes, e-bikes, scooters, or ride-share!
  • Turning off lights and appliances when you leave your home or hotel room

2026 SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERS

Our sustainability initiatives are aligned with AEG Sustainability’s overall strategy and organized by strategic impact areas. Each impact area is mapped to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The inclusion of corresponding SDGs demonstrates the importance of each initiative in addressing global challenging and building a more sustainable future for all.