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Red Rocks Amphitheatre is 300 million years old, and it is the only naturally occurring amphitheatre in the world. The premier venue hosts more than 350,000 concert-goers and more than 750,000 tourists annually. Credit: Red Rocks.
Greening of Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Denver is working to green the world famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a naturally formed amphitheatre located 15 miles west of Denver set between two 300-foot-tall monolithic sandstone formations.
Red Rocks is world renowned to performers and patrons for its unique environment and natural acoustics.
With funding from the U.S. EPA and help from many business and community partners, the city will implement a recycling program both inside and outside of the facility.
In addition, the effort will educate attendees, performers and vendors; evaluate incoming supplies for recyclable packaging; and consider a composting program for organic waste, with an ultimate goal to achieve as close to zero waste as possible.
This program will serve as a model for other local and national venues. Visit www.redrocksonline.com to learn more about this Denver landmark.
