Working or Playing at South By Southwest Festival? Be Green
If you are in Austin or on your way there, keep in mind that you can relatively sustainable at SXSW. SXSW is a 22 year old music festival in Austin that is the place to be for musicheads and techie types, and it is in full swing right now. Here are few things to consider while you do your daily listening:
- SXSW has partnered with Bicycle Sport Shop to provide a variety of rental bikes. Bike, don't drive, or walk. Downtown Austin is not that big.
- Pedicabs are also available. And who doesn't want a ride in one of those?
- Everyone has a battery need at a time like this. Use rechargeable batteries, and buy solar powered battery chargers for your cell phone, iPod, etc.
- SXSW suggests you head to their sustainability panels, and that you read "The Weather Makers" by Tim Flannery.
- SXSW also suggests you avoid the brand new "I was at SXSW" t-shirt in exchange for vintage clothes on South Congress
- They also encourage getting your water bottle out and refilling it with tap water or water from the fountain at the Austin Convention Centre.
- As many will be craving an alcoholic beverage, SXSW also suggests you look for local beers and wines. Local means less carbon created in getting your beer to your lips.
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