Billie Eilish and Google Maps help fans find sustainable options on tour

Billie Eilish is further distinguishing herself as one of the most environmentally conscious artists in the music world through a new partnership with Google Maps.

As part of Eilish’s Hit me hard and soft tour, which kicks off on September 29 in Quebec City, fans can use Google Maps to find eco-friendly transportation and plant-based food in many of the places where the 43-city world tour takes place.

Through Maps, Eilish offers tips for fans looking for sustainable travel options, such as economical routes, walking, bike sharing and public transport. In each city, Google Maps will provide a walking or public transportation route if this is as convenient and quick as driving in any city with a tour stop.

Eilish will also provide recommendations on where fans can enjoy a plant-based meal in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. Fans can simply search for any of these tour cities in Maps and scroll down to find Eilish’s picks.

“I’m so excited to see you all at my shows in the coming months, and to work together to reduce our collective footprint when it comes to transportation and what we eat,” Eilish said in a statement. “Every action matters, no matter how big or small, and together we can truly start healing our beautiful planet. Google Maps makes it easy for everyone to access resources to help you make great sustainable choices when you come to my shows. Thank you for your care. See you soon!”

In an interview with Billboard earlier this year, Eilish and her mother Maggie Baird, the founder of Support + Feed, which promotes access to plant-based foods, spoke about incorporating sustainability measures into Eilish’s career.

“It’s a perpetual battle royale,” Eilish said. ‘As we all know, it’s virtually impossible to force someone to worry. All you can do is express and explain your beliefs, but many people do not really understand the seriousness of the climate (the crisis). And when they do, they say, ‘Well, what’s the point? We’re all going to die anyway.’ Believe me, I feel that way too. But “what’s the point” goes both ways: “What’s the point? I can do whatever I want. We’re all going to die anyway.’ Or, ‘What’s the point? I might as well do the right thing while I’m here.” That’s my opinion.”