Boardmasters 2024: How You Can Help Make This Year’s Festival the Greenest Yet

As the much-anticipated Boardmasters 2024 festival approaches, the organisers are urging attendees to play their part in making this year’s event the greenest one yet. With gates set to open in just a few days, the festival has rolled out a series of eco-friendly actions designed to reduce its environmental impact.

Take Your Tent Home and Keep It Clean

One of the key reminders for festival-goers is to take their tents home and keep their campsites clean. By doing so, attendees can reclaim their litter bond—a £10 deposit given back to those who leave their camping area free of rubbish.

Sustainable Travel Options

Boardmasters is also encouraging festival attendees to travel sustainably. Whether it’s by hopping on the Big Green Coach, taking a train with Great Western Railway, or sharing a lift with friends, there are multiple ways to reduce your carbon footprint on the journey to Newquay.

Bring Your Reusable Bottle

With the importance of reducing single-use plastics, festival-goers are urged to bring their reusable water bottles. Free refill points will be available across the festival grounds, and those who participate might even snag some spot prizes along the way.

Join the Leave Only Footprints Crew

Attendees are invited to join the “Leave Only Footprints Crew” and get involved in a variety of eco-conscious activities. Daily beach cleans will be held in partnership with the Marine Conservation Society, allowing participants to help keep the stunning Cornish coastline free of litter.

Return Litter, Earn Rewards

A simple but effective way to make a difference is by returning a full bag of litter. Those who do will be rewarded with their £10 litter bond, an easy incentive to keep the festival environment clean and enjoyable for everyone.

Shuttle Bus Between Festival Sites

To make getting around the festival easier and more eco-friendly, a shuttle bus service will run between the different festival sites. This option not only reduces the number of cars on the road but also makes it easier for attendees to explore everything Boardmasters has to offer.

Morning Clean-Up Parties

For those who like to start their day with some feel-good action, morning campsite clean-up parties are on the schedule. Look out for the clean-up conga, a fun way to join in and perhaps even score a special Boardies treat for your efforts.

Respect the Land

A final reminder to festival-goers: don’t urinate on the land. Keeping the festival site clean and respecting the environment is crucial to maintaining the beauty of the venue and surrounding areas.

For those looking to learn more about how they can contribute to a more sustainable festival experience, details can be found on the Boardmasters website under their full Green Pledge.

As Boardmasters 2024 approaches, it’s clear that the organisers and attendees alike are committed to leaving only footprints behind.