Annual Green Goals

All Green Roster Members are required to set Annual Green Goals to strive towards. The number of goals you set is up to you, so long as you have at least 3 robust goals. 

Below, we've shared some example Annual Green Goals to help get your mind going. This list is by no means comprehensive, just meant to give you ideas should you need them. Our members come up with very creative goals and we encourage you to come up with your own as well.

For Bands          For Luthiers          For Studios

 

FOR BANDS

  • We won’t throw out a single used guitar string the whole year. We will recycle them or send to a string artist instead.
  • We won’t throw out any electronic component unless no recycling programs will take it.
  • We will make a big effort to reduce the trash we make by consciously recycling everything we can.
  • We will only buy second-hand instruments and pedals this year.
  • We will look at Green Roster luthiers’ instruments first when looking to buy new instruments.
  • We will record something at a Green Roster studio.
  • We will certify our rehearsal space as a NWF Wildlife Habitat.
  • We will make sure the windows on our rehearsal space deflect birds.
  • Band members will keep their cats indoors, or outfit them with a BirdsBeSafe collar.
  • We will install water saving devices.
  • We will xeriscape the yard instead of having an irrigated lawn (applies to folks in dry areas).
  • We will switch over our merch and CDs so they are no longer wrapped in plastic.
  • We will ship any merch in all eco-friendly packaging and padding.
  • We will save on water by keeping showering for 5-10min for an entire tour
  • We will do a camping-only tour and not stay in hotels.
  • We will visit 5 National Parks this year.
  • We will visit 10 National Wildlife Refuges this year.
  • We will do 3 band hiking trips this year.
  • We will offset the carbon emissions associated with transport for making a music video.
  • We will do all of our printing on paper made with recycled content.
  • We will give a lecture at a college or highschool about how our band can make music and still be environmentally conscious.
  • We will try to do a zero-waste tour.
  • We will find other ways to write setlists that don’t waste paper- small white boards, chalk boards/ ipads,
  • We will try to do a tour where we only eat vegetarian or vegan.
  • We will do a tour via bike (yes, it’s been done before!).
  • We will buy/rent a biodiesel tour bus.
  • We will make a run of zero carbon CDs.
  • We will add a merch item that is eco-friendly, and clearly indicate why it’s green.
  • We will turn off all electric gear (amps, etc.) when we are not using them.
  • We will offset the carbon emissions associated with recording our next album (e.g. gas to drive to and from the studio while recording).
  • We will do a vegetarian meals only recording session while recording our next album (if it’s a live-in type studio).
  • We will update our rider to request vegetarian meals only.
  • We will update our rider to say don't provide bottled water.
  • We will do a fundraiser concert to support Sustain (ISN'T THIS A GREAT IDEA?! )

FOR LUTHIERS

  • I won’t throw out any electronic component unless no recycling programs will take it.
  • I will make a big effort to reduce the trash I make by consciously recycling everything I can.
  • I will make sure all my wood scraps (that aren’t treated with toxic chemicals) don’t end up in a landfill.
  • I will only buy second-hand tools when appropriate.
  • I will make all my packaging eco-friendly.
  • I will ship using only eco-friendly padding.
  • I will only print on paper made with recycled content.
  • I will certify my studio’s yard or my yard as a NWF Wildlife Habitat.
  • I will make sure the windows at my studio deflect birds.
  • I will keep my cats indoors, or outfit them with a BirdsBeSafe collar.
  • I will turn off all equipment when I am not using it.
  • I will make a feature instrument using as many eco-friendly components as possible, even if it’s something I can’t do for every instrument I make.
  • I will try making an instrument with only hand tools.
  • I will make an instrument using woods that are completely locally sourced.
  • I will find an alternative wood for a non sustainable option I am using now.
  • I will switch over to a more environmentally friendly finish in all my instruments.
  • I will install solar panels.
  • I will switch over my electricity to wind, solar, geothermal or hydro power (completely or in part).
  • I will update my studio so it is better insulated.
  • I will switch over to green cleaning products in the studio.
  • I will take steps to reduce the carbon emissions associated with shipping my products.
  • I will make it clear to my customers why my products are environmentally conscious.
  • I will eat vegetarian one night every week.
  • I will xeriscape my studio yard instead of having irrigated lawn (applies to folks in dry areas).
  • I will install water saving devices.
  • I will give a lecture at a convention on how I run my workshop with environmental practices.
  • I will sell an instrument and donate the proceeds to Sustain (WOW! WHAT A GREAT GOAL!)

FOR STUDIOS

  • I won’t throw out any electronic component unless no recycling programs will take it.
  • I will make a big effort to reduce the trash I make by consciously recycling everything I can.
  • I will only buy second-hand tools when appropriate.
  • I will only print on paper made with recycled content.
  • I will certify my studio’s yard or my yard as a NWF Wildlife Habitat.
  • I will make sure the windows at my studio deflect birds.
  • I will keep my cats indoors, or outfit them with a BirdsBeSafe collar.
  • I will turn off all equipment when I am not using it.
  • If I need to buy a studio instrument, I will get used or Green Roster Luthier ones.
  • I will make sure my studio does not use disposable dishware.
  • I will install solar panels.
  • I will switch over my electricity to wind, solar, geothermal or hydro power (completely or in part).
  • I will update my studio so it is better insulated.
  • I will switch over to green cleaning products in the studio.
  • I will point out the eco-conscious aspects of my studio to my clients when giving a tour.
  • I will make my studio merch out of environmentally friendly materials.
  • I will start composting at the studio.
  • I will eat vegetarian one night every week.
  • I will make a greater effort to commute via bike to my studio.
  • I will only provide eco-friendly sundries to clients that stay at the studio.
  • I will offset the carbon emissions from my commute to the studio.
  • I will plant a vegetable garden at the studio.
  • I will let my clients know if there is a farmer’s market running during their session, so that they can buy ingredients there.
  • I will collect all used strings that clients dispose of at the studio in order to recycle them.
  • I will xeriscape my studio yard instead of having irrigated lawn (applies to folks in dry areas).
  • I will install water saving devices.
  • I will give a lecture at a local college’s studio class about how to green the recording process.