Sustainability
committed to the planet
How We’re Making a Difference
Eliminating SINGLE-USE PLATIC
BottleRock is eliminating all single-use plastics in all areas of the festival and company offices.
BottleRock will provide free touchless water stations located throughout the festival site.
In 2024, 201,232 single-use plastic water bottles were saved from the landfill.
Reusable wine glass program
We are using reusable glasses for our delicious wine program. By using a reusable wine glass, it helps us eliminate 55,000 single use wine glasses.
90% Less
Water Usage
At BottleRock, we use primarily vacuum flushing toilets. Using these toilets uses 90% less water than traditional toilets.
Using flushable vs. traditional port-o-potties eliminates the “blue chemical” deodorizers made from formaldehyde, toxic to humans and harsh to the environment.
transitioning to Clean Power
In 2023, we partnered with Sunbelt and Moxion Power to bring 3 mobile energy storage units to BottleRock, adding 3 more in 2024 for a total of 6 units.
We also collaborate with Neste MY Renewable Diesel and Diesel Direct to deliver carbon-neutral renewable fuel to our generators and equipment. This reduces pollutants and supports our sustainability goals. Additionally, we use 100% LED lights and power 75% of the festival with non-generator-based energy, further reducing our carbon footprint.
Eliminating
Emissions
We encourage our fans to take the Bay Area bus through our partnership with Busbank. It runs out of 9 cities around the bay to get 2,900 riders to the festival. This saves as many as 1,100 cars off the road!
Take local transit for free – The Vine Bus! We have 2,700 riders from around Napa Valley hopping on the Vine.
Fans can also park their bike for free! 1,000 bikes a day are parked at BottleRock, helping keep cars off the road.
Compostables
& Recylcing
Across the BottleRock Music Festival site, we use BPI certified compostable or plant fiber beverage and service ware. All materials can be fully composted at Napa Recycling and Waste Management.
We recycle cardboard, pallets, plastic wrap, construction debris, astro turf and even wine corks.
75% off all waste from our 2024 festival was composted or recycled!
Food Donations & Closing the loop
BottleRock works year-round to improve sustainability and reduce waste.
BottleRock Upcycle is our program to collect and redistribute leftover materials for reuse in the Napa Valley community. We also collaborate with Feeding it Forward to donate perishable and non-perishable food to the Napa Foodbank, local schools, and other organizations.
In 2024, over 13,500 lbs. of food and items were recovered and redistributed to 20+ organizations serving Napa County’s working poor, elderly, veterans, children, and families—equivalent to 10,995 meals. Thank you, BottleRockers!
Sheep
Power
Sheep help further improve our sustainable practices!
Instead of using gas-powered machinery to clear festival parking areas, we’re employing a more eco-friendly approach to eat away at the grass.
