TOP 5: Festivales eco-friendly en el mundo

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Festivals are all about partying, but some have a high impact on waste and garbage. Here we give you a TOP 5 of festivals that are changing their attitude.

Beyond the classic festivals that make you pick up trash and give you a little gift in exchange for this task, here we share with you a TOP 5 of festivals that have more solid plans to raise awareness among attendees. In these times, it is essential to take care of our mother Earth and beyond the party, we must keep in mind that we are responsible for our own waste.

Located in the Brecon Beacons, a mountain range in South Wales, the Green Man is one of the festivals that promotes reconnection with nature. In addition to its musical curation, it stands out for its artistic offering. In 2015, it broke its own record and there were just over 1,500 multidisciplinary acts; comedy, improvised showcases , film, performance , literature, poetry, and more. 

With the support of the local government, the event tries to promote the lowest possible environmental impact during its implementation. Thus, there are special containers for different types of rubbish (even for nappies and cigarette butts). It is strictly forbidden to bring single-use plastics and it is essential to bring your own thermos or glass for drinks. It is strongly recommended to bring biodegradable items. 

Since its foundation in 2003, it has been a space for people interested in sustainability to meet and interact. The responsible use of non-renewable resources is promoted among the community itself, and knowledge about caring for one's own body is shared. 

As if that weren't enough, it also supports non-governmental organisations (including Oxfam ). At the end of the festival, you can donate all your camping supplies to be distributed among displaced or refugee groups.   

“Do It Yourself”, “Help Each Other”, “Respect Nature”, these are the main ideals of Fuji Rock , a festival held at the Naeba Ski Resort located on the eastern slope of Mount Takenoko in Japan. 

This festival tries to achieve a symbiosis between music and nature, which is why it implements several schemes such as Fuji Rock Paper, to avoid paper waste; and the Fuji Rock Forest Project, for the maintenance and protection of the environment. In addition, it raises awareness about the individual behavior of the attendees considering that each one can reduce their own waste.

The trash bags and toilet paper used during the festival are made from recycled paper from the previous festival. In addition, trash is separated with the help of volunteers. It is worth noting that there are designated smoking areas with portable ashtrays, but if you can avoid smoking, all attendees will thank you.  

With these actions, Fuji Rock is one of the cleanest festivals in the world.