As we step ever closer to summer, many people’s thoughts turn to the great outdoors. And what better way to enjoy the warmer climes than listening to live music in a field of likeminded revellers, enjoying some tasty food and indulging in a few drinks? Sounds perfect, right? But, if you’ve seen pictures of the aftermath of some major UK festivals, like Reading and Leeds or Glastonbury, you will have seen disturbing images of discarded tents, plastic bottles, cups, food trays and paraphernalia left behind. With 3.17million UK music festival goers annually, the waste created by festivals each year in the UK equals around 23,500 tonnes (powerful-thinking.org.uk), not to mention the detrimental effect on the land, wildlife and environment. In today’s current climate, the way festivals manage their impact needs to change. We found some that are pushing things forward.
Glastonbury Festival, 26th – 30th June, Worthy Farm