Study finds “British festivals are utter rubbish!”

The UK’s biggest FESTIVALS churn out over 1,600 TONNES of RUBBISH!

Let’s put that into perspective… That’s as HEAVY as:

2500 COWS
OR
250 T-REX
OR
200 ELEPHANTS
OR
20 SPACE SHUTTLES
OR
15 BLUE WHALES
OR
2 + 1/2 STATUES OF CHRIST THE REDEEMER (located in Rio de Janerio)

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June 2017 – An 800-strong clean-up crew descended on the Glastonbury site following the exit of 200,000 revellers, to tackle around 1,650 tonnes of waste – the most extensive cleanup effort in history!

This 1,650 tonnes of waste include:
– 5,000 abandoned tents
– 6,500 sleeping bags
– 400 gazebos
– 54 tonnes of cans and plastic bottles
– 41 tonnes of cardboard
– 66 tonnes of scrap metal
– 3,500 airbeds
– 2,200 chairs
– 950 rolled mats

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BUT IT DOESN’T NEED TO BE THIS WAY:

For CAMPERS & ATTENDEES, why not consider the following:

– Only pack what is absolutely essential – Remember to only take the bare minimum
– Take home the tent – clean it up and save it for another festival, recycle it or donate to a homeless or refugee charity.
– Put your rubbish in bins and recycle points
– Bring reusable cutlery, crockery and cups
– Share transport or use public transport

FOOD & DRINK PROVIDERS can support the environment through:

– Use biodegradable cups and food containers
– Implement recycling rewards for customers e.g. half price drink in exchange for 20 recycled cups
– Bring compost bins and recycling facilities