What we do to be more Climate Positive

EVENT

• We make sure all delegates are aware of the environmental credentials of the event. See more Info Pack;
• We encourage all to participate and comply with environmental initiatives during the event;
• We promote the festival as a Green and Sustainable event to encourage further research and use of green solutions.

PROMOTION AND COMMUNICATION

• We prefer and use, where possible, e-mail communication to avoid excessive paper usage;
• We use recycled materials where possible;
• We use multiple-usage promotional and marketing tools.

FOOD

• All stallholders are encouraged to purchase organic and locally sourced food to reduce transport milage and agricultural production impacts;
• We encourage all vendors to use biodegradable packaging and avoid disposable or single serve food products.

ENERGY

• We explore options to reduce energy consumption - for example we organise more outdoor activities;
• We will now look into the purchase of accredited Green Power for duration of the event.

TRANSPORT

• We promote and encourage riding a bike and walking to get to the event;
• Group transport is recommended rather than individual taxis or cars;
• We refer people to accommodation within walking distance of the venue, where possible;
• We provide a map of the venue and area in order to facilitate and encourage walking/public transport use.

WASTE

• We ask all festivalgoes to kindly bring a plate with them so we all can avoid excessive food service packaging;
• We ensure appropriate recyclable and litter disposal options on the day;
• We avoid unnecessary promotional material with excessive packaging;
• We continuously are reducing the number of disposable products.