Department Overview
The mission of Apogaea’s Sustainability Committee is to encourage participants to make Apogaea more environmentally, culturally, and economically sustainable through education, inspiration, and communal effort. By focusing on collaborative, grass-roots efforts, real social consciousness, and permeative conservation, ASC hopes to amplify the sustainability efforts of our local, regional, and international communities, both in and out of the Burner-sphere.
Contact the Sustainability Committee at sustainability@apogaea.com.
Volunteer Opportunities
Fantastic Rumpus in the Park, SUN 4/27
Recycling & Composting Coordinators
• Two (2) hour shifts at Denver's City Park
• Help attendees & vendors locate and properly utilize waste receptacles
• Leave No Trace: Keep the park trash free & beautiful!
Apogaea 2025: Disco Dystopia, WED 6/4 - SUN 6/8
Sustainability Ambassador
• Two (2) hour shifts on site at Apogaea
• Gather & disseminate information to theme camps and participants
• Distribute native wildflower & grass seeds
• Assist our recycling, composting & donation efforts
Sustainability Ambassador Lead
• Six (6) hour shifts on site at Apogaea
• Support sustainability efforts & ambassadors
• Coordinate with other departments & theme camps, as needed
• Assist our recycling, composting & donation efforts
Important Links
Apo Sustainability 2024 Informational Video
Contact Information & Roles/Specialties
Sustainability Board Member Liaison: Danielle GraceApogaea Board of Directors
Apogaea DICE Department Lead
Sustainability Committee Lead: Angela "Japangela"
Apogaea C.A.T.S. Member & Liaison
Seeds Project
Sustainable Art & Compost
Cultural Center/Apo Booth
Sustainability XO: Shauna "Shaun-dogg"
Education & Outreach
Carbon Emissions Inventory
Transportation Initiatives
Volunteer Coordinator
Sustainability Star: Chantil "Mistress Red"
Theme Camp Liaison
Community Cleanup & Outreach
Native Seeds Project
Earth Mistress schwag
Sustainability Star: Rob "Kleatus"
Fantastic Host & Rumpus Liaison
Recycling/Composting
Transportation Initiatives
Cultural Annex & Apogaea Event Booth
Sustainability Engineer: Alicia Andersen
Carbon Emissions Inventory & Data Analysis
Carbon Footprint Focus
Sustainability Rookie: Zoë "ZoZo Sunsquad"
DPW Liaison
Trinidad Engagement/Interpretation (Birding Man)
Recycling/Composting
Volunteer Support
Sustainability Rookie: Shiney
Apogaea Radios Lead
Donations & Exodus Collectivus Advocate
Fishers Peak Soup Kitchen Liaison
Sustainable Highlights
The Native Seeds Project is returning in 2025 to replenish the land on our beautiful Valdez event site.
2025 Volunteer Opportunities at Fantastic Rumpus & Apogaea
Transportation Initiatives/Ride Matching/Bus to Trinidad
Emissions Reductions Efforts
Waste Management: Recycle, Compost & Donate
Sustainability Liason Program
Live & Share our Burning Man Principles:
• Radical Inclusion: help others get involved!
• Gifting: celebrate unconditional giving
• Decommodification: beyond the commercial
• Radical Self-reliance: discover inner resources
• Radical Self-expression: showcase our unique gifts
• Communal Effort: create something greater, together!
• Civic Responsibility: understand our collective duties
• Leave No Trace: honor our environmental commitments
• Participation: transform, spectator to creator!
• Immediacy: be present
• Consent: respect boundaries & foster trust