The touring side of the music industry can be carbon intensive operation. Between the fuel needed for tour trucks, the waste created by concertgoers, and the energy required to fill every corner of a music venue with sound and color, there’s lots of greenhouse gas causing factors when it comes to touring. Sometimes bands need a little help when it comes to “greening” their operations, an undertaking that might seem like a daunting task to set into motion. This is where REVERB comes in, a…

Musicians as activists are by no means a new concept. For people whose modus operandi is to wear their hearts on their sleeves, it’s no surprise that musicians aren’t ones to stay quiet when it comes to environmental causes and social injustices that are near and dear to them. By using their success and their industry clout to help raise money and awareness for earth-friendly causes, the following artists are environmentalists as much as they are songwriters. Neil Young The legendary Canadian rocker was one…

Extended droughts, intense storms, frequent use of the term “snowpocalypse” and flooding that would make anyone consider building an ark, climate change is becoming a lot harder to ignore no matter where you live in the world. Community leaders are starting to take heed of scientists warnings about the need to reduce carbon emissions before it’s too late, particularly those in areas most vulnerable to the impact of global warming. New York City, no stranger to intense storms fueled by climate change and the damage…

It’s that time of the year again, no I’m not talking about breaking those New Years resolutions, (yes, you still have to go to the gym) I’m talking about changing out those old batteries in your smoke detectors! Get out those step ladders cause Its time to change them out! Be sure to remember how key it is to properly recycle batteries and any other e-waste you might have laying around the house. The Dangers of Improper E-Waste Disposal Televisions, Computer monitors, cell phones and…

Doesn’t green pizza sound absolutely delicious? No, I’m not talking about an extra-large pizza covered in green peppers, green onions, and green olives. I’m talking about recycling! Next time you order a cheesy pizza make it an “eco-pizza”! Pizza boxes are not completely recyclable. Well, they are until they get greasy and cheesy from your delicious pizza! The reason greasy pizza boxes aren’t recyclable is in the recycling process itself. When recycling paper products, like cardboard boxes, they are broken down by water. If the paper…