Glastonbury Festival Organisers Urge Attendees to Bring Reusable Camping Equipment
As the highly anticipated Glastonbury Festival approaches, organisers are making a plea to attendees to bring sturdy camping equipment that can be taken home and reused after the event. The message is clear: “Love the farm, leave no trace.”
Last year, large piles of rubbish accumulated on the site after the festival, prompting the organisers to take action to prevent a similar situation this year. With around 200,000 people expected to attend the five-day festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset starting on 26 June, the importance of sustainability and environmental responsibility is paramount.
Volunteers and workers play a crucial role in cleaning up the site after the festival to restore the farm to its original condition. In a statement, organisers emphasized the need for attendees to only bring camping equipment that can be reused, highlighting the success of previous years where 98% of all tents were taken home.
Photos of the site in its current clean state have been shared on social media ahead of the festival, showcasing the efforts to maintain a sustainable environment. Despite typically producing over 2,000 tonnes of waste during the event, steps have been taken to reduce this impact, including a ban on plastic bottles and the use of compostable or reusable dining items.
With headliners like Dua Lipa, SZA, and Coldplay set to perform, the focus on sustainability remains a top priority. After the music ends on 1 July, the clean-up efforts will begin to ensure that Worthy Farm is left in pristine condition. Let’s see if this year’s attendees can surpass the previous record and leave no trace behind at Glastonbury Festival 2024.
