Green Space

The Festival has been going for 4 years and we’ve been growing steadily and learning as we go. We’ve made some effort already to look at our impact on the environment, but this year we have been giving this more attention.

We want to make environmental responsibility integral to our growing festival and we believe that as we grow it is our responsibility to demonstrate awareness of our impact on the environment and how we can seek to minimise it.

The main areas of impact are:

1. Travel to the festival
2. Energy use
3. Resource use

For us this is a journey – we’re only at the beginning but it’s a journey we’re committed to and we’re excited about the chance to make a difference. As a small start this year we’re doing the following:

1. Green group – we’ve set up a “Green Committee” whose remit is to ensure that we don’t lose sight of the environmental issues
2. Carbon offsetting – we’re investigating a local tree planting scheme
3. Recycling – all food and drink containers are recyclable/biodegradable; there will be recycle bins on site
4. Education – Gloucestershire County Council’s Recycle for Gloucestershire team will be on hand in the family area with some craft activities and information about composting
5. Promoting sustainability/sustainable lifestyles – for example information on the Transition movement, permaculture and microgeneration of energy will be available in the Green Space

What Can You Do?

1. Think about how you travel to the festival - can you fill up your car with friends, or car share? Nibley has teamed up with www.gocarshare.com – why don’t you register and use the service?
2. Use the recycling facilities provided – these will be clearly marked
3. Come and visit our lovely green chill out space and stalls for more information about what you can do when you go home.

Thanks to illustrator Ben Javens for the use of his Green Man logo for our Green Space.