Les Schwab Amphitheater extends sustainability effort

The Les Schwab Amphitheater enters its second year of the Take Note Initiative, a program designed to reduce waste and make the amphitheater a more environmentally friendly venue.

Take Note accomplishes this goal through the implementation of reusable and compostable cups, elimination of single-use plastic bottles, a water filtration station, and recycling, waste and compost management services. In 2016, the program’s inaugural year, the initiative cut total waste by 50 percent.

“After our success in reaching program goals last year, we are looking forward to making the Take Note Initiative even better for the coming concert season,” said Marney Smith, director for the venue. “We’ve added some more sustainable features and hope to have an even larger positive impact in 2017.”

The Take Note Initiative will expand its reusable cup program this year from beer and cider, adding different size cups to accommodate wine and cocktails. Both the Les Schwab Amphitheater Silipints and Silipint Base cups cost $20 filled with your drink of choice, and those who purchase additional drinks using the Silipint cups will receive $1 off. These Silipints are meant to be used all season long at the venue’s 2017 ticketed concerts. Those who purchased pints during the 2016 season can still use them this season to get the discount!

Existing program features will continue, including: no single-use plastic bottles; a water filtration system and additional drinking fountains for patrons to fill a refillable, reusable vessel; compostable glasses, plates, and utensils at all food vendors; and waste management provided by The Broomsmen, a local group that is committed to promoting zero waste green events throughout our community. ​

A complete list of upcoming concerts at Les Schwab Amphitheater can be found at www.bendconcerts.com .