Overcoming current challenges in sustainable waste management at UK greenfield events.
The annual Outdoor Event Industry Green Survey, published by Vision for Sustainable Events since 2015, has consistently shown that, though festival organisers are motivated to prioritise waste management and reduction, they face common challenges. This has led Vision for Sustainable Events to focus on this topic to support improved understanding and efficiency of waste management practices at events.
Resource Futures, a national waste and resources consultancy, was commissioned in 2022 by Vision for Sustainable Events and Julie’s Bicycle to help understand the challenges and opportunities for sustainable waste management at UK greenfield festivals, and provide solutions-focused recommendations for events and the industry.
The report is the result of a literature review, in-depth stakeholder interviews, specialist knowledge from Resource Futures, and input from an industry working group