John Mayer's Eco-Village kicks off today in Charlotte North Carolina at Beginning of Summer Tour

John Mayer's Eco Village  kicks off today as part of his 2010 Summer Tour in support of  latest studio release Battle Studies . John who has consistenly engaged his fans in projects which heighten perspective and raise awareness about global warming and clean energy alternatives,  continues efforts through his non-profit organization AKOG (Another Kind of Green).

AKOG (Another Kind of Green) was created by John Mayer from the belief that small steps toward environmental sustainability can effect widespread change when multiplied by a great number of participants. AKOG is involved in the following activities and invites fans to volunteer at each venue in its efforts to educate the community about how to live in a more environmentally friendly world.

AKOG is involved in:

•Extensive waste reduction and recycling backstage


•Biodegradable and compostable catering products

•Local and organic food backstage

•Reusable water bottles for band and crew to reduce plastic bottle waste

•Eco-friendly merchandise

•Non-toxic cleaners and post-consumer recycled bathroom tissue on tour buses

•Calculating and neutralizing the carbon footprint from tour buses, trucks, flights and venue energy use by supporting renewable energy.
 
To read more about AKOG and how you can get involved,click here.

News Flash- John Mayer's Another Kind of Green Eco Village-Jones Beach

Below is a News Flash on the activities that transpired on July 9,2008 at the Jones Beach venue during John Mayer's Summer Tour. It's a brief summary of all the greening groups and sponsoring organizations that were there,interested in linking up with AKOG,improving our environment and educating the fans about it.The focus of AKOG is John's concept of taking small steps each and everyday to improve our environment and to promote sustainability.Mayer has once more turned to environmental non-profit Reverb to help assist his 2008 concert scene in footprint reduction. Mayer came up with the idea of AKOG (Another Kind Of Green) as the official brand for his tours. Basically, he believes that “that small steps toward environmental sustainability can effect widespread change when multiplied by a great number of participants.”

It was really good to see the program in action and all organizations and fans working together.By the way,the concert was wonderful...

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Reverb is seeking volunteers to help out on the "greening" aspects of John's tour. In exchange for all your hard work you'll get to see the concert. For further information on how to become a volunteer when John comes to your town, click here.


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