“Leave it better than we found it”
We are honored to host RISE at Jean Dry Lake Bed and are committed to leaving the landscape
better than we found it.
To uphold this commitment, we use 100% biodegradable lanterns and adhere to a Leave No Trace policy.
During our thorough cleanup, we remove everything brought to the lake bed
and collect any litter—whether from the event or otherwise—ensuring the lake bed
and its surroundings thrive and benefit from RISE.
Our Approach
Mindful Matter
We use sustainable materials whenever possible. All of our sky lanterns, packaging, cups, and plates are either compostable or biodegradable.
Land Stewardship
After the event we retrieve all of our biodegradable lanterns from the surrounding desert. We also collect 1-2 tons of pre-existing litter that we find on Jean Dry Lake Bed.
Waste Reduction
Every year we find new ways to reduce waste. Here’s a few of the steps we’ve taken to soften our impact: free water refill stations, digital tickets, and minimal packaging on lanterns and festival merchandise.
Offsets
Despite our best efforts, some carbon impact is inevitable so we purchase carbon offsets to minimize our carbon footprint as much as possible. And we encourage our guests to purchase carbon offsets for their travel to and from the festival if possible.
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