Waste reduction actions at events
Action zones
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
France
The project
Circular economyDecontamination
Aremacs helps events (cultural, sporting or business) to reduce and recycle the waste generated during their events, and to raise public awareness.
250
eventsEvery year Aremacs takes part in more than 250 events: festivals, sports competitions, local events, and various trade shows.
500
metric tonsIn 2023, Aremacs collected 500 tonnes of waste at events, from which 110 tonnes of glass, 118 tonnes of sorted waste and 53 tonnes of biowaste were removed by hand.
3 millions
of peopleEvery year, 3 million people come into contact with Aremacs' teams and awareness-raising tools during supported events.
Solution
Responsible waste management at events is complex, requiring in-depth knowledge of local players and can sometimes be too demanding in terms of energy and time for organizers.
For 20 years now, Aremacs' expertise has enabled it to tackle this mission effectively, mobilizing expert employees and volunteers from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds trained and accompanied them throughout the year. Their enthusiasm is tangible in the field, giving them privileged access to numerous events.
For 20 years now, Aremacs' expertise has enabled it to tackle this mission effectively, mobilizing expert employees and volunteers from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds trained and accompanied them throughout the year. Their enthusiasm is tangible in the field, giving them privileged access to numerous events.
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2024 Annual General Meeting: Aremacs celebrates its 20th anniversary!
Our Annual General Meeting 2024 was held in Lyon last month. We welcomed over 150 volunteers, partners, former employees and friends of the association!
It was an opportunity for us to present them with the annual report for the 2023 season, with some key figures:
● 215 events supported
● 41 training courses led
● 256 animations deployed
● 72 network meetings
This represents:
● 3 million people reached by our actions and awareness-raising schemes
● 815 tons of waste treated, including 400 tons of waste recovered ♻
> Results made possible thanks to the work and commitment of our 35 employees and 900 volunteers 💪
A big THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed to the Aremacs story, and to those & who continue to write it.
👥 Employees & volunteers past and present
🤝 Partners, providers, Captains who support us
🍽 Récup et Gamelles for the vegetarian and zero-waste lunch; Lucy Cuisine Ethiopienne and their foodtruck for the vegetarian dinner
🎤 The comedians for their stand-ups : Chloé, Kelly, Jacob and Constance
🎵 Musical artists for their shows: Yokestra; Visual Rythms; Non-Mix; Coton 90; RemremX; J€4N MOUL4
📸 Julian Vericel for capturing the laughter and jubilant moments of this day
It was an opportunity for us to present them with the annual report for the 2023 season, with some key figures:
● 215 events supported
● 41 training courses led
● 256 animations deployed
● 72 network meetings
This represents:
● 3 million people reached by our actions and awareness-raising schemes
● 815 tons of waste treated, including 400 tons of waste recovered ♻
> Results made possible thanks to the work and commitment of our 35 employees and 900 volunteers 💪
A big THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed to the Aremacs story, and to those & who continue to write it.
👥 Employees & volunteers past and present
🤝 Partners, providers, Captains who support us
🍽 Récup et Gamelles for the vegetarian and zero-waste lunch; Lucy Cuisine Ethiopienne and their foodtruck for the vegetarian dinner
🎤 The comedians for their stand-ups : Chloé, Kelly, Jacob and Constance
🎵 Musical artists for their shows: Yokestra; Visual Rythms; Non-Mix; Coton 90; RemremX; J€4N MOUL4
📸 Julian Vericel for capturing the laughter and jubilant moments of this day
Aremacs Awards 2023: our Bordeaux branch honors its volunteers!
Last month, the teams at our Bordeaux branch dedicated their monthly aperitif to those without whom we wouldn't exist: our volunteers!
At the Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement, 10 volunteers were honored in various categories for the 2023 season: the person most present on the ground, the quiet force, the female and male revelations...
The Aremacs Awards trophies were designed using gloves, which we use at events to pick up litter. Cleverly painted gold and solidified with a cup inside, this nod to our association's flagship activity has made other branches envious!
Thanks to all our volunteers, past and present, for their support and commitment. Thank you to our employees for their daily work. And thank you for supporting us by becoming a sponsor!
At the Maison de la Nature et de l'Environnement, 10 volunteers were honored in various categories for the 2023 season: the person most present on the ground, the quiet force, the female and male revelations...
The Aremacs Awards trophies were designed using gloves, which we use at events to pick up litter. Cleverly painted gold and solidified with a cup inside, this nod to our association's flagship activity has made other branches envious!
Thanks to all our volunteers, past and present, for their support and commitment. Thank you to our employees for their daily work. And thank you for supporting us by becoming a sponsor!
The money will be used for
- Purchasing equipment to take care of volunteers and teams, such as lined, waterproof gloves for cold, rainy days, sturdy oilskins, barnums for shelter during waste sorting, speakers for a pleasant musical ambience even amidst the garbage cans, etc.
- Retaining civic services, at least by offering them a seasonal contract to further enhance their professional experience (a quarter of them have been hired on permanent contracts).
- Helping to repair vehicles, which are old and often require visits to the garage.
- Retaining civic services, at least by offering them a seasonal contract to further enhance their professional experience (a quarter of them have been hired on permanent contracts).
- Helping to repair vehicles, which are old and often require visits to the garage.
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Action zones
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
France
Why we love it?
Arthur and Julien want to reconcile cultural, sporting or social events with ecology and the preservation of resources, and we say yes!
"The planet doesn't need big promises, it needs those who act behind the scenes to reduce their ecological footprint."
Vic Condamin
National Project and Training Manager
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Financial stability
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Ambition
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