Glastonbury urge festival-goers to “leave no trace” and “only bring sturdy camping equipment”

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Glastonbury Festival have issued a statement to this years’ attendees, encouraging them to think carefully about the camping equipment they bring with them.In the past decade, Glastonbury has become more vigilant in their attempts to reduce the 2,000 tonnes of waste produced annually at the festival, which is held annually at Worth Farm.

This year, they’re asking festival-goers to bring “sturdy camping equipment” that can be taken home and reused.“Love the farm, leave no trace,” organisers said. “If you are coming to Glastonbury 2024, please remember to only bring sturdy camping equipment that you can take home again and reuse.

In 2023, 98 per cent of all tents were taken home. Let’s see if we can beat that this year.”They’re also asking attendees to consider taking the train to this years’ festival to reduce carbon emissions.Glastonbury returns next week from June 26 to 30, with Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA set to headline.

Other confirmed acts include Shania Twain, LCD Soundsystem, Little Simz, The National, Avril Lavigne, The Last Dinner Party, Jungle, Justice, Bloc Party, Fontaines D.C., Yard Act, Arlo Parks and Gossip.