Sasquatch! goes green

When you think of outdoor rock concerts what do you think of?

I think of loud music, dancing people, warm summers and lights from the stage.

One thing I don't think of is the carbon footprint left by that concert.

Well someone is because the annual Sasquatch! Music Festival in George, Washington (hehe, George Washington) has decided that they will do their part to go carbon neutral.

The music festival spans three days, May 23-25, at the Gorge Amphitheater.

Here's some of the ways the show will be trying to lessen their carbon footprint:

-Expanded recycling stations
-"Rideshare" programs to get to the show
- Offer concert goers the chance to purchase the "Green Gorge Pass"

The first two are pretty simple, the third is a bit more complicated. According to the Carbon Harmony Site, the Green Gorge Pass is this:

Heading to the Gorge? Esurance and Carbon Harmony have teamed up to present the Green Gorge Pass. For just $4, Carbon Harmony will offset your share of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Your Green Gorge Pass will go towards funding the reduction of GHG emissions on dairy farms. Methane collection and combustion projects convert methane gas from animal waste into clean electricity.

This internationally recognized process offers two benefits: GHG reduction and renewable energy generation. The Chicago Climate Exchange approves the procedures, and verifies that they comply with international standards.

So basically pay $4 extra bucks and somebody else will clean up your carbon mess. It's kinda like a maid for the environment. I wish I had a maid.

The show itself will be huge with a great line up this year with bands for everyone. From the Portland indie group, The Decemberists to the more well known Jane's Addiction.

Tickets for the show go on sale this Saturday, February 28, 2009. So grab your tickets to this show and at the same time pick up your Green Gorge Pass.

Man Sasquatch are cool.