Sustainability

Since 1974, Commonwheel Artists Co-op has brought Fine Arts and Crafts to the Pikes Peak Region. In 2009 our Art Festival became a more “sustainable” event.
In 2017 the festival was 73% Waste Free by diverting recyclables and compost away from the local landfill.
Our Goal is to do even better this year!

Suggestions for Ways YOU can Participate to Help “Green” the Festival and Reach our Zero-Waste Goal:

Volunteer:
The Festival needs volunteers. For more info please email festival@commonwheel.com.

At the Festival:

• Reusable cloth shopping bag scan be purchased at the Information Booth for $3.00.
• Utilize the Recycle and Compost Bins.
• Read the signs to properly dispose of items.

Bring to the Festival:

• Reusable Bags for your art purchases.
• Refillable Water Bottles or Sturdy Cups for drinks you purchase there.
  
• Reusable Cloth Shopping Bags will be available for purchase at the information booth.
  

 
Transport yourself & friends to the Festival by:

• Bicycle
• Walking
• Carpooling
• Bus

     • In 2009, 68% of Waste Generated at the Festival was diverted from the Landfill.
     • In 2010, 70% of Waste Generated at the Festival was diverted from the Landfill.
     • In 2011, 75% of Waste Generated at the Festival was diverted from the Landfill.
     • In 2012, 80% of Waste Generated at the Festival was diverted from the Landfill.
     • In 2013, 75% of Waste Generated at the Festival was diverted from the Landfill.
     • In 2014,70% of Waste Generated at the Festival was diverted from the Landfill.
     • In 2015,70% of Waste Generated at the Festival was diverted from the Landfill.
     • In 2016, 80% of Waste Generated at the Festival was diverted from the Landfill.
     • In 2017, 73% of Waste Generated at the Festival was diverted from the Landfill. 
     . In 2018, 75% of Waste Generated at the Festival was diverted  from the Landfill.
     . In 2019, 53% of Waste Generated at the Festival was diverted from the Landfill.