Going Green Update: 37,000lbs of Waste Diverted From the Landfill

Logjam is very happy with the going green progress thus far! Between the Top Hat, The Wilma, and KettleHouse Amphitheater — food, cups, straws, plates, and more have been composted over the past 8 months. With the support of patrons, over 37,000 pounds of waste has been diverted from the landfill into Garden City Compost since January 2018.  This is a significant contribution to Missoula’s Zero By Fifty goal of reducing waste by 90% by year 2050.

Sean Doty, owner of Missoula Compost Collection, spoke positively about their partnership with Logjam:
“As a new business owner in Missoula, working with Logjam Presents the past nine months on their green initiative by helping them reduce waste has been an invaluable experience. Their leadership on this endeavor has no doubt inspired other businesses and individuals throughout the community to follow in their steps. Nick Checota and his team are leading the way for Missoula to become a zero waste community and they’re showing that it’s not an impossible task. Their organized strategy to divert waste at their events is a model I hope other businesses in our community use, and I’m excited to see Logjam Presents manage large events at Ogren Park.”

Aside from composting, Logjam has been able to successfully implement a company wide recycling program, has stopped serving plastic straws with beverages, and began offering reusable Klean Kanteen water bottles and pint cups. Next up on the Going Green agenda is potentially switching from plastic water bottles, to aluminum cans, which are much easier to recycle. Stay tuned!

The continued support of patrons, Missoula Compost Collection, and the City is highly appreciated, and Logjam is truly grateful to live in a community that fosters environmentally conscious practices.