The 42 participating festival from 14 countries have committed to working together towards true circularity through 2025, developing a model for circular festivals. By redesigning processes and supply chains, we can develop circular solutions in multiple areas, including food & drink, water, energy, transport, mobility, material use, and plastic use.
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.
GDCF and ADE Green mentioned in National Program Circular Economy
What role do festivals play in the transition to a Circular Economy according to the national government? In any case, they are not unimportant – anyone who has read the already published National Program for the Circular Economy 2023-2030 knows
In the spotlight: Circularity at Body and Soul Festival
Read all about circularity at Body & Soul in Ireland: sustainability and wellbeing has always been at the very heart of the festival’s foundations; and this year was no different, when the festival finally returned.
Green Deal Circular Festivals: the festival industry’s contribution to global climate goals
This year important steps were made in reaching the global climate goals of zero emission and limiting global warming to a maximum of 1.5’C. Last November during COP26 the Glasgow Climate Pact was agreed upon by almost 200 countries and
Roadmap to a sustainable and circular festival organisation
‘Creating a fully circular festival by 2025? A very ambitious goal - but achievable if we work together!’ says Rob van Wegen, Sustainability Supervisor with Dutch Eurosonic Noorderslag festival (ESNS).
Witness the launch of the Green Deal Circular Festivals at ADE Green
We're thrilled to finally announce a very special event that will be taking place at ADE Green! The initiative 'Circular Festivals' will be launched by a raft of participating festivals and by the Dutch Environment Minister Stientje van Veldhoven.
Leading international festivals signed ‘Green Deal Circular Festivals’ at ADE Green 2019
Today, the Dutch Minister of Environment Stientje van Veldhoven launched the Green Deal ‘Circular Festivals’ during ADE Green. The Green Deal is an initiative of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and Green Events International. The participating festivals
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