Sustainability Initiative
Tales of the Cocktail 2024 Sustainability Initiative
Tales of the Cocktail is committed to developing a more sustainable festival by reducing our environmental impact and supporting our community.
New this year, be on the lookout for our new compostable cups, and recycling and composting stations at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans and at over 30 By-Invitation Events. Behind the scenes, TOTC is also assessing our carbon emissions, using compostable staff credentials, practicing sustainable purchasing practices, and supporting local and minority-owned businesses.
We’re actively working to identify opportunities for improvement and developing a roadmap based on the United Nation’s Sustainability Development Goals to get there. Stay tuned into our journey as we collect more data and build our innovative and sustainable future.
In the meantime, here’s a peek at what we’re working towards this year:
On the Road to Zero Waste
Where we’re at: We’re implementing composting and recycling at onsite events at The Ritz-Carlton along with over 30 other events and measuring waste generated at additional events.
Aligns with United Nations Sustainability Development Goals:
- 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 12. Responsible Production and Consumption
Working to Eliminate Single-Use Plastic
Where we’re at: We’re eliminating plastic at our main events and developing a plan to do so at all events in the future.
Aligns with United Nations Sustainability Development Goals:
- 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 12. Responsible Production and Consumption
- 14. Life Below Water
Mitigating Our Impact on Climate
Where we’re at: We’re measuring our impact and developing a plan to offset emissions generated from our festival.
Aligns with United Nations Sustainability Development Goal:
- 13. Climate Action
Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Community
Where we’re at: We’re encouraging hosts to hold their events at minority and Black-owned businesses in New Orleans.
Aligns with United Nations Sustainability Development Goals:
- 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 10. Reduced Inequalities
Giving Back to New Orleans
Where we’re at: We’re encouraging hosts to hold their events at locally-owned businesses and volunteering with The Water Collaborative.
Aligns with United Nations Sustainability Development Goals:
- 6. Clean Water and Sanitation
- 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities