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Workhouse Festival and the Environment
This year the Workhouse Festival will run on 100% renewable energy. We
have been able to source our mains electricity from Ecotricity and we
are paying for a special tariff that guarantees that all the
electricity will be sourced from the wind and sun. We also have
several stages and venues on site providing their own electricity with
solar panels and wind generators. We feel that this is the best way
for everyone to learn about renewable energy. Any vehicles moving on
site during the festival weekend will be running on bio-diesel and we
will have a horse and cart on site to collect recycling and refuse.
Green Innovations Area
This year we are creating a new area for green and environmental
innovations. If you have an eco invention, product or idea that you
would like to bring to Workhouse 08 we would love to hear from you.
Please
email
here
Recycling
We have a dedicated recycling team in place who are enthusiastic and
dedicated to the cause. We are asking all festival goers to help them
out by making sure that the correct recycling bins are used throughout
the weekend as having to separate everyone’s rubbish and recycling is
a time-consuming and messy job! At Workhouse 2007 we made a huge
effort to recycle more waste. Thank you to everyone who helped out and
used the recycling points responsibly. This year we aim to do even
better with more recycling points throughout the site – please use
them and please be conscious of your waste and surplus-to-requirements
material. Remember we have a no glass policy and please put cigarette
butts in ashtrays, after all, they are toxic to livestock.
Climate Change
Workhouse Festival is committed to working towards becoming carbon
neutral. We are currently looking into tree planting intiatives to
reduce our impact on the planet
Environmental Policy
As the Workhouse Festival team is totally committed to the environment
we have written a policy all about it. Please
email here to request a
copy. We have also created a list of useful tips below to enable everyone
at the festival help care for the environment:
• Recycle
There will be plenty of recycling points throughout the site – so
essentially there will really be no excuse but to recycle.
• Compost Your Food
All waste food can be placed in the compost bins provided. All
disposable cups, plates and cutlery on site will be compostable so you
can put these in as well.
• Put Litter In Bins
Please pick up litter and don’t leave it behind. There will be plenty
of litter bins all over the site for you to use and you will also be
provided with black plastic bags on your arrival.
• Save Water
Please do not leave taps running. If you see any leaking taps please
tell one of our stewards or report it at the site office.
• Take Public Transport or Car Share.
It really does make a difference! We are registered with Freewheelers
so if you can provide a lift to the festival or require a lift please
click
here
The management reserve the right to change the advertised
performances in the event of illness or any cause beyond the
control of the
management. Please check with the venue to
avoid disappointment.
Or Phone
.07890 458561.
click above for
directions to the Workhouse Festival
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Workhouse Festival, PO Box 183, OSWESTRY SY10 1AB
