Transition to tap water at events – A step towards sustainability
At ADE Green, Dopper and Green Events introduced the “Tap water at clubs and festivals” model, a practical guide designed to help organisers take the next step towards future-proof events. It’s a simple yet powerful solution: transitioning from offering bottled
Vision 2025’s Chris Johnson on why a materials policy is key to sustainable waste management
Event organizers must prioritize sustainable material management early. Vision 2025 provides tools, including the Sustainable Materials and Waste Toolkit, to help festivals reduce waste, improve recycling, and manage materials efficiently.
Powerful Thinking Blog: Power Play 2024
Festivals and concerts adopted renewable energy solutions like battery storage, hydrogen power, and wind turbines, marking a major shift towards reducing carbon emissions and eliminating fossil fuel use.
Navigating CSRD: What the new EU Regulation Means for the Music Industry
For music festivals, venues, record labels, and other organizations in the music industry, the new EU directive presents both challenges and opportunities. Here’s what you can expect in the coming years.
Danish music festival NorthSide engages in largest afforestation project in region
NorthSide festival launches the region's largest afforestation project, creating a 10-hectare forest to boost biodiversity, protect groundwater, and offset carbon emissions in Aarhus, Denmark.
Building towards climate neutral festivals: The shift to zero-emission construction equipment
To achieve climate-neutral festivals, transitioning to zero-emission construction equipment is essential. This Circular Festivals article discusses the current state, the advantages and the challenges of switching to zero emission construction equipment for outdoor events and festivals.
Lower food & drink impacts by changing the behavior of the crowd
Festivals can significantly reduce the environmental impact of food and drinks by transforming food systems to sustainable options or influencing audience behavior through pricing, communication, and strategic menu design.
Embracing circularity: DGTL Festival’s approach to sustainability
DGTL Festival plays a pioneering role in the sustainable events industry – in this article, festival director Ellen Evers talks about their approach to embracing circularity.
Tackling Vapes and Electrical Waste at Events
Material Focus has published the 'Vapes and Electricals Briefing for Festivals and Events'. Find out the how's & why's in this article from Vision2025.
