The petition asks shops to stop marketing low-quality tents as “festival tents”, on the basis it encourages single-use.
Sustainability
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A Welsh university is developing compostable sequins for next summer’s festivals
Bangor University is working with Rachel Clowes to develop compostable sequins from PLA, hoping to supply the fashion industry this year.
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Event industry green survey for 2019 launched by Powerful Thinking
by contributorsThe 5th annual Event Industry Green Survey is now live, launched by Powerful Thinking, the not-for-profit think-tank for event sustainability.
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WOMAD organisers claim every single tent was taken home after this year’s festival, leaving the campsite totally empty.
- Sustainability & EnvironmentOpinion
The environmental cost of abandoning your tent at a music festival
by Guest AuthorThe images of abandoned tents are more than just a comment on the environmental and ethical impacts of the festival itself.
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Extinction Rebellion activists ‘storm the stage’ during Kate Tempest’s set at bluedot
Activists from Extinction Rebellion displayed banners and flags on stage during Kate Tempest’s set at bluedot Festival tonight.
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Festival Vision:2025 exceeds funding target, securing the publication of a new Show Must Go On report.
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The Festival Vision:2025 climate change crowdfunder ends tomorrow
by contributorsThe Festival Vision:2025 Crowdfunder ends at 5 pm this Wednesday, with just over £6,500 of donations required to hit the new £35,000 target.
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SAMULA: What makes this Glastonbury venue sustainable and reusable
by contributorsSAMULA uses an innovative modular frame, reusable panels and sustainable materials to form one of Glastonbury’s newest venues.
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In an effort to help the festival go plastic-free, United Utilities will be giving away 10,000 reusable water bottles at Kendal Calling.