Beverly's Historic Cabot Theater Goes Plastic Free For 2023

BEVERLY, MA — Beverly's century-old Cabot Street Cinema Theater is taking steps to help protect the future with the elimination of all single-use plastics.

The theater has removed single-use water bottles from its concession stand with all Cabot cups, lids, straws, napkins, popcorn, food scraps and popcorn bags now fully compostable.

"Every action, no matter how small, contributes to a greener future," Cabot Executive Director Casey Soward said. "By eliminating single-use plastics and embracing compostables, we pave the way for a sustainable live event experience that inspires positive change in our community."

The move is part of a multi-year project that began in 2019 to make the theater more eco-friendly.

All beverages sold at the theater are served in compostable cups, and filtered water is available for sale at all bars and concession counters. Cabot's compostable waste is picked up each week by Black Earth Compost.

The theater has dubbed the campaign "Cabot Goes Green" in which it partners with other Beverly organizations to help make the city more sustainable.

"The Cabot Goes Green is not just a pledge but a promise to cherish and protect our precious resources," Soward said. "With the help of our passionate community, we've eliminated plastic water bottles, embraced compostables, and there's more work to be done.

"Let's continue this journey together, as small actions add up to make a profound difference."

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)