How a massive music festival manages its growing environmental footprint
In short: As Glastonbury expands, so does the volume of waste generated by its crowds. This video explores how organizers are working toward greater sustainability, including initiatives like banning the sale of plastic bottles.
The scale of the festival has led to a significant increase in the total amount of waste produced each year. To combat this, organizers have implemented specific environmental strategies, such as prohibiting the sale of plastic bottles, to make the event more sustainable.
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