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Can a Public Event Really be Zero-Waste?

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JamPacked Festival LogoAs large-scale public events return, it’s a good time to start fresh with an improved way of doing them.  Sporting events, concerts, and even well-meaning rallying events for a good cause can leave behind a sea of litter.  There must be a better way!

But is a zero-waste event possible?  We say “Yes!” and invite you to come see for yourself this Saturday on Brown’s Island in Richmond for the first ever JamPacked Craft Beer and Music Festival!

So then, what is a zero-waste event?  It’s one that aims to reduce the amount of waste produced at the event, so there’s very little that ends up going to the landfill.  It encourages people to reuse, recycle, and compost instead of throwing away single-use containers at the event.

WestRock LogoBefore we get to info about the fun event, we’re excited to tell you more about the host of the event, WestRock.  With a serious commitment to sustainability, WestRock provides innovative packaging solutions that help customers achieve their sustainability goals and win in the market.  They design and produce paper-based, environmentally friendly packaging for over 400 craft beverage companies nationwide!  For instance, WestRock’s innovative and recyclable CanCollar is a durable, paperboard-based multipack solution for cans that replaces the hard-to-recycle plastic six-pack packaging.

You can read more about WestRock on their webpages for Bettering the Planet and Supporting People and Our Communities.  And speaking of supporting their community, we are thrilled to be named as the charity of choice to be the beneficiary of the JamPacked event!

The JamPacked Craft Beer and Music Festival is set for Saturday, August 13th.  There will be over 35 craft breweries, food trucks, and 5 live bands on stage!  We still need some volunteers to help serve beer, so if you want to get in for FREE sign up for a shift!

While you’re at the event, be sure to stop by our Keep Virginia Beautiful booth on Brown’s Island!  We’ll be giving away stuff all day, including cleanup kits, pocket ashtrays, and other goodies while supplies last.

See you there!

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We Need You to Help with the Brew!

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JamPacked Festival LogoWe are honored and excited to be the beneficiary of a new RVA event called JamPacked Craft Beer and Music Festival!  Hope you’ll join us on Saturday, August 13 from 4-11 pm on Brown’s Island in Richmond.  We’ll use proceeds from the event to further our mission to engage and unite Virginians in improving our natural and scenic environment.

The name JamPacked comes from the fact that it’s being brought to you by WestRock, a company that designs and produces paper-based packaging for more than 400 craft beverage companies nationwide. JamPacked will feature some of these valued customer partners in recyclable aluminum cans so that we can minimize our landfill waste.  The Jam part of the name is for the live music that will be playing!

JamPacked is going to have environmentally conscious craft brewers, inspiring bands and concertgoers who want a better future!  WestRock is committed to creating a waste-free event utilizing only recyclable materials and create a great local experience in the Richmond market.

Did we whet your appetite yet?

We could use volunteers to help us on the day of the festival to help throughout the day.  Click HERE and HERE to see available time slots and to sign up to help out!

Beer Server: This position will interact with the general public and serve beverages on behalf of the breweries, cideries, etc. from behind a booth. Each Volunteer will serve a beverage according to a designated number of beverage tickets that are sold elsewhere on site. TIPS training or certification a plus, but not necessary. Please let us know if you are​ certified and/or have other experience serving alcohol.

Brew and Ice Sherpa: This important role will work with a team to make sure all the beer booths have plenty of iced-down beer at the appropriate locations throughout the shift. Each shift will be responsible for moving coolers, bags of ice, and cases of beer between logistics area and beer booths

Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements:
No training is needed, but you should be able to lift 20-30 lbs

All shifts are 3 hours, and you will get a break as needed. Please plan to arrive with time to check in and get to your position by the assigned time.

Other Information:

  • You will receive free entry to the event to enjoy pre or post shift
  • Beer pourers are required to attend a brief training the evening prior at Capital Ale.
  • There will be a kick-off party immediately following training for brewers, sponsors, partners, and YOU – our Volunteers!
  • Please wear comfortable attire and dress for the heat; we will have a volunteer shirt for you
  • Parking is NOT provided, but is plentiful in the area
  • Please bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated
  • RECRUIT A FRIEND; YOU KNOW IT’S MORE FUN TO VOLUNTEER WITH BUDS!

If you want more information, visit the official JamPacked website to see which craft brews will be there, the bands you’ll hear, and purchase tickets for those who are not volunteering!

We hope you’ll come out to support this fun, environmental, band-playing, brew-pouring, JamPacked event!