JUNO Week is finally here! So exciting! I love everything about the JUNOS – the JUNO Cup hockey game, meet and greets at JUNO Fan Fare, and the stories and songs shared by artists at JUNO Songwriters’ Circle, all leading up to the big JUNO Awards Broadcast on Sunday night! I want to share some ideas about how to make your time at the JUNOS as eco-friendly as possible. The JUNOS have made big steps to be sustainable everywhere – including in hotels and at official JUNO event venues.
Last year at the JUNOS I interviewed musicians and asked them what they do to help the planet while they are on tour. It was great to hear that they all agreed that there are things that they can do. I love that because I really believe that all of the little things that we do add up to make a big difference. I have included some of their ideas in my list below.
Here are my 10 ways to be sustainable at the JUNOS:
1. Bring a reusable water bottle. They are easy and free to fill up and it reduces waste.
2. When in hotels, reuse towels instead of getting new ones every day. You help to save water and energy by doing this.
3. Walk instead of taking a car or taxi. Also, consider biking or taking a bus. Think about carpooling with a group of people going to the same place. Not only will you help save the planet, but you may make some new friends and contacts, too.
4. Shorten your shower by only a minute or two or turning off the water when you brush your teeth. Imagine the amount of water we could save if everyone that attends JUNO Week does this!
5. Bring a reusable bag instead of plastic bags. This is another great way to reduce garbage.
6. Support locally owned and operated businesses and buy locally produced items for souvenirs and gifts.
7. Your computer may be in “sleep” mode but it’s still sucking up energy. Turn off your computer at the end of your busy JUNO night.
8. Get an extra blanket before you decide to turn up the heat in your hotel room.
9. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. It’s great for the environment and your health.
10. Always recycle paper, plastic, aluminum and glass, whether that’s in your room or while you are on the go. You will be helping to keep these materials out of the Winnipeg landfills.
I hope that you have a great time at the JUNOS! Have fun and congratulations and good luck to everyone who has been nominated!
Connor Readman says
I think we should start walking to school and s driving because if we rive the smoke from the car will go up into the air. The other thing I want to stop doing is to st op using lights when we so not need them. I just want to ask you what you think is the most important thing we can do to help the environment?