The #1 Recycling Mistake at Jack Johnson’s Denver Concert 

We put Jack Johnson concertgoers’ recycling knowledge to the test—and one very familiar party staple had everyone stumped. Can you guess what it was?

This month, Eco-Cycle was invited to do what we do best at the Jack Johnson concert at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre: jam to great music and talk about Zero Waste! Thanks to All At Once, Jack Johnson’s social action network that supports local food systems and plastic-free initiatives, Eco-Cycle had the opportunity to talk with hundreds of concertgoers about recycling, composting, reuse, and ways to prevent waste before it starts.

We also challenged concert attendees to test their knowledge with a game of Zero Waste corn hole. The item concertgoers got wrong most often? RED SOLO CUPS!

Flip over your familiar plastic party cup and you’ll notice the “chasing arrows” symbol with a number 6 inside. Unfortunately, that means it is made from a type of plastic that is not recyclable in most municipal recycling systems.

Thankfully, there are major players helping move the music industry toward reuse by serving drinks in reusable cups that can be collected, washed, and used again at future shows. Check out REVERB to learn how they’re helping make live music more sustainable, working with artists like Jack Johnson and Billie Eilish, festivals like Lollapalooza, and venues like Fiddler’s Green to engage fans on environmental issues and encourage more sustainable choices.

Take Action on Reducing Plastic Waste in Colorado

Knowing what belongs in the recycling bin is important—but preventing unnecessary plastic waste in the first place is even better. And that’s something Coloradans can take action on right now by supporting Skip the Stuff legislation.

Skip the Stuff policies require food businesses to provide certain single-use items—like utensils, straws, and condiment packets—only when customers request them. Customers can still get everything they need, while businesses save money and unnecessary waste is prevented before it starts.

Communities across the country—including five here in Colorado—have already adopted Skip the Stuff policies. In 2026, Eco-Cycle helped advocate for a statewide Skip the Stuff bill that passed the Colorado legislature but was vetoed by Governor Jared Polis.

Now, we’re building support to bring Skip the Stuff back to the Colorado legislature in 2027. Add your name to Eco-Cycle’s Skip the Stuff petition!

A huge thank you to Jack Johnson and All At Once for giving local organizations like Eco-Cycle a platform to connect with concertgoers around real solutions to waste and climate change. We were thrilled to be part of the party!