The Gazette: Kaitlin Martin

Ever wondered how musicians can preach environmental friendliness while driving mammoth-sized buses all over the continent? With the global warming movement in full swing, many artists are taking steps to erase their carbon footprint.

These enviro-conscious musicians are giving back to the earth by carbon-offsetting. It’s a way to help neutralize the carbon emissions of bands and their fans. For example, to help offset the damage done by thousands of fans driving to a concert venue, some bands sell eco-friendly merchandise which was manufactured with fewer carbon emissions.

With the help of Zerofootprint, a Canadian non-profit green organization, The Barenaked Ladies sell “Barenaked Planet” stickers that neutralize 483 km of driving — in most cases, a much greater distance than fans drove to attend the concert.

Bands have used other green strategies as well, including using china instead of paper plates, and ensuring all recyclable waste is disposed of properly.

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