Sustainability, Sound, and Plant-Based Eats: What to Know Before ACL
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This weekend, the Plant Futures team is heading to Austin City Limits to explore how one of the country’s most iconic music festivals is setting a new standard for climate-conscious culture.
From plant-rich meals at ACL Eats to partnerships to support Austin’s parks and green spaces, sustainability has become part of the festival’s identity. Our team will highlight how Austin City Limits continues to activate environmental innovation and how food, music, and community come together to create meaningful change.
Why It Matters
At Plant Futures, we believe cultural spaces like ACL are powerful venues for climate action. They bring together young people, artists, and innovators who care deeply about the planet but also want to enjoy themselves in the process. By showcasing plant-forward food options and highlighting creative climate leadership, we aim to show that sustainable living can be joyful, communal, and inspiring.
What We’ll Be Covering
Throughout the week, we will share a preview of the sustainability initiatives that make Austin City Limits a leader in green festival design. Look out for stories on:
Eco-friendly food choices at ACL Eats, featuring vendors who source locally and focus on plant-rich menus.
Artists who use their platform to inspire action through music, creativity, and community.
Hydration Stations that save millions of single-use bottles each year.
Recycling and composting programs that keep tons of waste out of landfills.
Real-Time Coverage
Follow along on Instagram and LinkedIn for live interviews with artists and vendors, behind-the-scenes sustainability tours, and stories from festival-goers choosing plant-forward options.
Coming Soon
After the festival, we will publish a full recap on the Plant Futures website. Expect vibrant photos, reflections from artists, and insights from the people striving to make ACL one of the most sustainable festivals in the world.
About Plant Futures
Plant Futures is an international nonprofit that empowers the next generation of leaders to build a more sustainable, plant-forward food system. Through university chapters, partnerships, and storytelling, we connect students and young professionals to meaningful opportunities at the intersection of food, climate, health, and justice.
Together, we are showing that culture, climate, and community can move in harmony, one meal, one song, and one shared moment at a time.
