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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
Richard Mellor

Music to eco-conscious ears: 10 sustainable festivals in the UK and Europe

Brightly dressed theatre troupe
The Roaming theatre group at Green Gathering. Photograph: Nathan Eaton-Baudains

Plastic cutlery, abandoned tents, artists flown in to perform … the traditional music festival has not been a bastion of eco-friendliness. Now several UK and European events are introducing measures to reduce their impact, using locally sourced food, low-emission transport and renewable energy. Sustainability-minded shows range from new-generation affairs, such as Italy’s Terraforma, to veterans like the Isle of Wight festival.

Green Gathering, Monmouthshire

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