PROBLEM STATEMENT

Along with emitting tonnes of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere from fossil fuel powered vehicles and generators, a gathering of thousands of people at a festival or other large event can negatively impact on the environment in other ways, from damage to ecosystems and wildlife, to pollution of rivers, over abstraction of water or excessive production of solid waste.

Problem Areas

Absence of uniform sustainability strategies across all big festivals

High CO2eq emissions from fossil fuel power generation

Excessive use of raw materials for production

Single use plastics

Excessive amounts of untreated solid waste being sent to landfill

High CO2eq emissions, pesticides and nutrient enrichment from food and beverage production

High CO2eq emissions from travel & transport

Excessive use of potable water

Water pollution from chemicals and waste

Damage to wildlife due to habitat fragmentation and human encroachment