Electric Picnic want to cut back on waste
The annual Electric Picnic festival kicks off in Stradbally on Friday.
Organizers are introducing new schemes to help them reduce the amount of single use plastic at the event.
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Over 57,000 people are expected to make their way to the music and arts festival this weekend and they're urging those attending to keep the environment in mind.
If you're heading down make sure to bring your reusable water bottles and avail of their cup and bottle deposit system.
If you're out tent shopping this weekend, please keep in mind that single use tents are a huge source of waste. Please buy a tent that will last you for several festivals and help us to #LEAVENOTRACE in Stradbally. We've got some tent buying tips here ⛺♻️https://t.co/HEJ0jKuWZW https://t.co/f3qmY23AHq
— Electric Picnic (@EPfestival) August 24, 2019
They're also urging people not to leave their tents behind
Electric Picnic also shared advice on their website about buying a good quality tent that'll last a few years so there's no need to leave it behind and you don't have to fork out for another one next year.
.@GlobalGreenatEp is a colourful pop-up eco-village of green ideas, inspiration and action. Here you will find activists, artists, makers, musicians, and poets hosting transformational ideas, activities and conversations for all generations. https://t.co/NnI0EB4GrE
— Electric Picnic (@EPfestival) August 19, 2019
The star studded line up has been announced and it's set to be a busy weekend for music lovers.
The Strokes, Florence and the Machine and Hozier are set to headline.
