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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide will be of use for anyone involved in the organisation of festivals, regardless of the size of the event or the nature of the audience. The guide provides background information on the issues arising from using plastics at events and practical advice for festival organisers on how to implement prevention strategies for positive long-term change. Although the case studies in the guide are drawn primarily from UK festivals, they illustrate examples of good practice relevant to the wider event and international festival community.
THIS GUIDE OFFERS: • • • • •
Clear facts about plastics. Information on plastics @ festivals. An action plan checklist. Inspirational case studies and tips. Links to useful resources.
IT WILL HELP YOU TO: • Better understand the issues caused by using plastics.
• Make sound decisions about reducing plastics at your event(s).
• Save costs and valuable resources over the short and long term.
• Attract artists and partners that want to support sustainability.
• Be part of a global plastic-free movement for a sustainable future.
• Give you more confidence in communicating your decisions about plastic.
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