Famtàstic Sustainability Principles
- Global Aspects
- Social Dimension of Famtàstic with respect to the SDGs 2030 and the Canary Islands 2030 Agenda
- Action Lines
- a. Mobility
- b. Energy
- c. Water
- d. Purchases
- e. Infrastructure
- f. Waste
GLOBAL ASPECTS
From a sustainability standpoint, five key aspects of Famtàstic’s production stand out:
- Famtàstic is an activity whose success is measured by the interest, coherence, and originality of the content presented each night, the knowledge and values it conveys, and its ability to attract and spark interest in the topic of the evening among attendees. Famtàstic’s success is not measured by the amount of audience it attracts nor by the volume (decibels) of the activity. Therefore, its environmental impact is limited, especially in comparison with other cultural, sports, or even gastronomic events.
- Famtàstic injects resources into the local economy through the majority contracting of products and services, preferably from local freelancers and microenterprises. Over 85% of Famtàstic’s purchases are made from local artists, artisans, professionals, companies, and Km 0 entities.
- Specifically, Famtàstic’s DNA is focused on giving visibility and promoting local production, landscapes, recipes, traditions, professions, etc., from a contemporary and global perspective. In fact, one of Famtàstic’s values is to support Km 0 production and consumption.
- The spaces where Famtàstic takes place are permanent public venues (usually of a cultural or heritage nature) that feature facilities and equipment complying with current environmental sustainability regulations, applying the relevant protocols and strategies. Among others:
• Energy: equipped with low-energy consumption facilities and equipment;
• Water and waste: they have efficient facilities and updated plans to reduce resource consumption (water, paper, cardboard, packaging, etc.), reuse, and selective waste management;
• Spaces acoustically isolated and in compliance with regulations regarding the environmental impact of activities (already low due to Famtàstic’s characteristics);
• Mobility: located in the town centers and, as a result:
o Well-connected by public transport;
o Easy to access on foot.
Traffic restrictions and the difficulty of finding parking in these areas make it advisable to use these forms of transportation. - Additionally, the spaces hosting Famtàstic are equipped to ensure accessibility for people with functional diversity.
The above circumstances also mark a significant difference between Famtàstic and other events held in non-permanent public spaces, which, due to their characteristics, have greater difficulty implementing measures aligned with the SDGs 2030 and the Canary Islands 2030 Agenda.
Therefore, Famtàstic, by its very nature, has a very limited environmental impact and follows sustainability criteria in aspects where they apply (reuse, recycling, local purchases).
SOCIAL DIMENSION OF FAMTÀSTIC WITH RESPECT TO THE SDGs 2030 AND THE CANARY ISLANDS 2030 AGENDA
Below is a description of how Famtàstic aligns with some of the SDGs and contributes, albeit modestly, to their achievement in the Canary Islands:
Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
One of Famtàstic’s core values and central elements of its philosophy is to highlight local production (agricultural, livestock, fishing, and all its derivatives).
Specific measures: the event’s content and communication emphasize:
a) The importance of achieving a sustainable sector, close to consumption centers (Km 0), promoting zero food waste, reducing waste, and reuse;
b) Maintaining landscapes and rural lifestyles, advocating for a market price above the average as a way to guarantee fair incomes for local primary sector producers;
c) The nutritional properties of Km 0 food (with the participation of experts in the field, both academic and research professionals);
d) Achieving food sovereignty.
A good example of this is the participation of primary sector producers, scientists, chefs, and other professionals related to the following topics:
• La cabra tira al monte (special on native goat breeds): participants included researchers from the Canary Islands Agricultural Research Institute (Marichu Fresno) and shepherds and artisans from Tenerife (Salvador Betancort, cheesemaker and shepherd from La Laguna) and Gran Canaria (Francisca “Paqui” Pérez, from Quesos La Gloria, San Bartolomé de Tirajana). The two chefs who participated in the goat-themed nights (Diego Schattenhofer from restaurant 1973 Taste and Borja Marrero from restaurant Muxgo) are both key figures in local cuisine through research, innovation, and the use of Km 0 products.
• We love papas (special on DOP Ancient Potatoes from the Canary Islands): with participation from Tolio Luis, president of the Potato Growers Association of Icod el Alto (Los Realejos), and Lluís Serra Majem, professor of public health at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) and expert in healthy diet and Canarian cuisine and ingredients. The tastings were led by Aday Martín (Tenerife) and Nati Martín (Arrecife).
• ¡Brutal! (special Tarantino-inspired cuisine): the gastronomic proposal focused on sustainable cooking. In its 2023 edition, in addition to chef Diego Maderna (restaurant 1973 Taste), testimony was provided by Manuel Díaz, the head of the Fishermen’s Brotherhood of Our Lady of Las Mercedes (Los Cristianos, Arona). Finally, the 2024 edition was dedicated to sustainable cuisine led by regional figure Aridani Alonso, head chef at Casa Romántica restaurant (Agaete), who makes the valley products of this Gran Canaria locality his signature.


Goal 3: Health and Well-being.
To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, it is essential to ensure a healthy life and promote universal well-being.
Specific measures: In line with the previous goal, during the presentation of the gastronomic tastings (mainly, but also as part of the audiovisual content), the participating experts emphasized:
- a) The dietary and nutritional properties of the foods presented during the nights and local (Km 0) products for achieving a healthy life.
- b) Their contribution to greater well-being due to their lower environmental impact and energy consumption.
Goal 4: Quality Education.
Education is the foundation for improving our lives and sustainable development.
Specific measures: Famtàstic’s educational objective is for attendees (locals and tourists) to have fun while learning about the concepts derived from the themes of each night (sustainable cooking, Km 0, zero waste, appreciation of local production quality, and the work of its professionals). The cultural-educational dimension is central to Famtàstic’s philosophy. For example, concepts related to native goat breeds (history; morphological and dietary characteristics; the Canary goat and its products in comparison to other goat and livestock species; its meat, cheeses, milk, and dairy products – yogurts, kaffir), etc.
Goal 5: Gender Equality.
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but also the necessary foundation for achieving a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. For this reason, gender equality is one of the values that Famtàstic most diligently implements.
Specific measures: Gender equality between men and women in:
- Content: gender equality and female empowerment.
- Creators and producers involved:
The program seeks gender parity (50% male/female) among performers. - Management, production, and communication teams (internal and external):
There is also gender parity in the production, communication, and management teams, with a gender identity perspective. These same values are applied when selecting external collaborators (such as entities, professionals, and suppliers). - Audience experience:
From the audience’s perspective, Famtàstic follows gender equality, which is one of its foundational values.
Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
Specific measures aimed at contributing (albeit modestly) to this goal are:
- a) Professionalization of the local primary sector and cultural sector.
- b) Maintain and even improve the income of primary sector workers by giving visibility to their work and raising awareness of the reasons their products have a higher average price.
Famtàstic – in addition to showcasing the work of “creatives” (filmmakers, chefs, artists, performers) – wants to highlight the work of those who, through their efforts, extract food from the land and sea with their hands so that we can later enjoy it.
In this way, it contributes, even if modestly, to reducing the migration of workers from the primary to the tertiary sector (construction, hospitality).
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Specific measures focus primarily on actions for the inclusion of groups at risk of social exclusion.
Other SDGs that Famtàstic contributes to due to its nature and values:
- Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.
- Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development.
- Goal 15: Protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.
Social dimension of Famtàstic regarding the Canary Islands 2030 Agenda:
In line with the Canary Islands 2030 Agenda, Famtàstic seeks to ensure that environmental awareness is present in all its activities.
The most important areas of action to apply and spread sustainable actions are:
- Ensuring that the ingredients and containers for the tastings are as sustainable as possible. The food and beverage packaging is recyclable, always avoiding plastic. In fact, drinks are served in glass cups, and except for bottled water (mainly for staff), the containers are also made of glass.
- Minimizing the consumption of water, electricity, and emissions (already minimal due to the nature of Famtàstic) during the event.
- Trying to raise awareness among all attendees about the environmental needs and informing them about how they can contribute.
Moreover, in addition to the usual dimensions for achieving a sustainable society (Identity, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Citizenship, Knowledge, Memory, Creativity, Motivation), the Canary Islands adds culture as a variable in sustainable development. This is essential in an increasingly globalized world and will play a crucial role in the islands’ future. Famtàstic takes place in venues (Teatro Cuyás and El Sauzal, Espacio Cultural El Tanque, Museo Elder, Castillo de San José) that emphasize this dimension.
ACTION LINES
Famtàstic’s environmental sustainability practices follow six action lines:
- Mobility
- Energy
- Water
- Purchases
- Infrastructure
- Waste
ACTION LINE 1: MOBILITY
How to get there?
Teatro El Sauzal
Calle la Constitución 3
38360 El Sauzal
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
To come by foot, public transport, private vehicle, or bicycle: Click aquí
Nearest taxi stop: Avenida Inmaculada Concepción, s/n · Tel. 922 58 44 11
Other taxi stops: https://www.elsauzal.es/transporte-publico/
Teatro Cuyás
C/ Viera y Clavijo s/n
35002 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Islas Canarias – España
To come by foot, public transport, private vehicle, bicycle, and nearest taxi stops: https://teatrocuyas.com/localizacion.html
P Please prioritize the use of public transportation.
If using private transport: prioritize low-emission and/or electric vehicles. In any case, always share with others when possible.
ACTION LINE 2: ENERGY
The spaces hosting Famtàstic are equipped with installations and protocols to minimize the use of generators and select efficient equipment and facilities.
Indicators to measure achievement:
METRIC | GOAL |
Percentage of high-efficiency equipment available | at least 50% |
Percentage of high-efficiency equipment used | 75% of available equipment |
Percentage of facilities with an environmental sustainability plan | n/a |
Percentage of facilities with high-efficiency equipment | 100% |
ACTION LINE 3: WATER
- Address demand and adjust according to the experience provided by the events.
- Selection of venues equipped with the latest water efficiency technologies in bathrooms, fountains, and other water dispensers.
Indicators to measure achievement.
METRIC | GOAL |
Liters of bottled water consumed per attendee | less than 0.25 liters |
Percentage of bottled water relative to total beverage consumption | 8% |
Percentage of high-efficiency water-saving equipment used during the event | 100% |
ACTION LINE 4: LOCAL PURCHASES
Famtàstic is a gastronomic-cultural activity characterized by its Km0 philosophy (and, within this, those with quality labels such as DO, DOP, and IGP). These objectives are intrinsic to the nature of Famtàstic.
Artists and other participants
– Most are locals.
– Mention the participation of cheese and goat producers like Francisca “Paqui” Pérez (Quesos La Gloria, San Bartolomé de Tirajana) and Salvador Betancort, a shepherd and artisan cheesemaker (La Laguna), as well as chefs, all of them prominent figures in Canarian cuisine and Km 0 products (Aridani Alonso -Agaete-, Borja Marrero -Tejeda and Gran Canaria-, and Diego Schattenhofer -Tenerife).
Products
Only Canarian DO wines are served. Specifically:
- DO Abona (Sociedad Cooperativa Cumbres de Abona, Famtàstic’s sponsor since the first edition)
- DO Gran Canaria (Bodegas Bentayga – second edition sponsor – and Bodegas Las Tirajanas)
- DO Tacoronte-Acentejo (Bodegas Marba, Famtàstic’s sponsor since the first edition).
- Quesos La Gloria (DOP Quesos Artesanos de Gran Canaria):
- Fresh
- Paprika spread
- Aged
- Quesos Maxorata (D.O.P. Queso Majorero): soft natural
- AOVE Teide Óleo (Abona), by Sociedad Cooperativa Cumbres de Abona, sponsor of Famtàstic since its first edition.


ACTION LINE 5: INFRASTRUCTURE
Famtàstic sessions are held in venues:
- With infrastructures designed to maximize the achievement of the SDGs and the Canary Islands 2030 Agenda.
- Whose management includes active environmental sustainability strategies, such as minimizing and reusing resources where possible, separate waste management, and low energy and water consumption.
ACTION LINE 6: WASTE
The waste generated by Famtàstic mainly comes from the gastronomic tastings, the use of beverage containers (water, wine, and beer), and the vessels for these.
In this regard, it is important to mention:
- All the materials used for serving the tastings (plates and bowls) are made from “Bionic” material, which is 100% natural cellulose pulp from sugarcane fibers. Therefore, this is a completely sustainable product line.
- Beverage containers (mostly glass – Canarian DO wine and beer – and, incidentally, water) are fully recycled in the appropriate green container. See video link: https://youtu.be/gMnvfipbtY0
- Drink containers are entirely made of glass (cups), which, once used, are washed and stored for future editions.
- Additionally, the “zero waste” philosophy is applied to make the most of the ingredients used in the tastings.
- Drinks: 100% use of glass cups / non-disposable (recyclable). If any breakage occurred, it is recycled in the green container.
- Beer and DO wine: All came in glass containers. These are recycled in the green container, except for non-alcoholic beer, whose containers were returned to the distributor.
- Water bottles (less than 10% of beverage consumption): PET plastic bottles were recycled in the yellow container.
- Tastings: Served in recycled material containers, which are 100% recyclable. Collected in the blue container (paper / cardboard).