In an effort to ensure that only great memories are what remain after the show,
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre introduced the Green Hands initiative.
Live events can create large quantities of waste - from thousands of plastic cups to palettes of cardboard, tons of leftover food, to hours of inefficient energy use. Established in 2014, our Green Hands initiative is dedicated to conserving valuable resources and reducing the ecological footprint of concert venues and live events.
Green Hands strives to eliminate unnecessary waste, minimize adverse impacts on our cherished resources, and empower other venues and communities to adopt sustainable practices. To accomplish these goals, Green Hands is governed by the following four commitments:
Commitment to Waste Reduction
Reusable Cup Program: In 2019, we replaced single-use plastic cups with reusable, high-quality, BPA-free cups. All drinks are now served in a reusable Amp Cup that you can reuse throughout the event to receive $1 off all refills. At the end of the show, just drop the cup in the return bins on your way out. All cups are washed, sanitized, and restocked.
BYOBottle: We encourage you to bring your own empty reusable bottle to fill (and refill!) at the filtered water stations throughout the venue. Only clear, reusable water bottles are allowed; single-use plastic, glass and metal bottles are not permitted.
One Less Plastic Straw: All drinks are served without plastic straws. Paper straws are available upon request.
One Less Plastic Bag: Cotton tote bags are used for all shopping and hospitality purposes at The Amp.
Recycling: All waste and recycling is hand-sorted to maximize our recycling potential.
Commitment to Conservation
LED: In an industry that relies heavily on lighting, a commitment to LED lights is critical to minimizing energy waste. Compared to incandescent lights, LEDs use 75% less energy, last 25 times longer and do not contain mercury-laden components. Here at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, all aisle lights for the seating bowl, house lights under the iconic tents, backstage, plaza, stage and Front Porch lighting has been converted to LEDs.
Commitment to Community Engagement
Green Hands is committed to creating valuable partnerships that further local conservation, waste reduction and sustainability practices, while offering educational opportunities to individuals and organizations seeking to improve sustainability. Recent partnerships include:
Commitment to Consciously Sourced Goods
