All-New Green Initiatives this year!

With help from Solo Cup Company, organizers of the 35th annual Urbana Sweetcorn Festival have made a special effort to reduce the environmental footprint of the event! Green efforts include recycling for cups and other materials, incentives for bicyclists and all-new corn composting. Patrons are encouraged to recycle at each of the six designated booths stationed around the festival. Those who ride their bikes to the event receive a free corn buck!

Plus, hear eco-oriented beats by Tree Thump along with Chad Dunn and the Recycled Rhythms — and make sure to visit Green Alley for a full block devoted to earth-friendly outreaches!

In 2009, 16 cubic yards of plastic cups were recycled at the festival – that is the same as filling the beds of 16 small pick-up trucks with plastic cups! We want to recycle even more this year. Help us achieve our goal by depositing your beverage cup in the green recycling toter located at the recycling booths!