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! We will just be recycling this year. Please read the signs and be careful when considering placing items in the recycling bins to avoid contamination of that type of waste.
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 [email protected].

At the Festival:
  • Reusable cloth shopping bag scan be purchased at the Information Booth for $5.00 and up.
  • In 2020 we held a Virtual Festival.
  • In 2021, 47% of Waste Generated at the Festival was diverted from the Landfill.
  • Utilize the Recycle Bins properly.
  • Read the signs to properly dispose of items.

Bring to the Festival:.
  • Refillable Water Bottles or Sturdy Cups for drinks you purchase there.
  • Reusable Cloth Shopping Bags will be available for purchase at the information booth for $3.00.
 
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.