This year, Artwalk is promoting the importance of Environmental awareness and responsibility through several initiatives. We will build on these in future years with the goals of becoming waste free and having zero net Carbon Footprint.  Artwalk will share its success and learnings with other festivals and events in the Sarnia Lambton area, through the Sarnia Environmental Summit, to support them in using sustainable practices. Greening up festivals and events takes commitment from attendees as well as work by the organizers.

• 50% ecology theme through displays, info. Booths, parade themes etc. This includes the children’s village
• Artistic sculptures with environmental themes and messages
• Improved management of garbage, recycling and composting – use biodegradable materials where feasible
• Provide bicycle corral for people riding to the event promote use of walking, cycling, buses & carpooling
• Encourage food vendors to promote sustainable services – local food, beverages, biodegradable, recyclable consumables, promote reusable containers – travel mugs etc
• Provide water stations as alternative to bottled water
• Art Walk merchandise to minimize footprint – recycled paper for posters, flyers, minimal packaging for CD’s, local businesses for t-shirts, provide reusable bags etc
• Encourage artists to provide sustainable packaging
• Recognise green vendors – artists and food/beverages
• Most entertainment is happening during daylight hours, reducing need for additional lighting

Things you can do to help us Green Up

• Walk or bike. If you live further away, take the bus or at least carpool
• Bring your own shopping bag, coffee mug, refillable water bottle
• Support the “greenest” vendors
• Dispose of any waste in the right bin – compostable, recycling or garbage
• Attend the displays & booths and commit to follow through on ideas that work for you
• Consider a donation to offset your carbon footprint to local ecology & naturalization initiatives such as Sarnia Urban Wildlife