Chalfest, a music festival in Gloucestershire, has been commended for recycling almost 80% of its waste, showcasing the impact of community efforts and sustainable practices.
Gloucestershire Music Festival Achieves 80% Recycling Rate
A Gloucestershire music festival has been praised for achieving almost 80 per cent recycling. Chalfest, a "unique" not for profit event which aims to promote a real sense of community identity in Chalford and Eastcombe near Stroud has been lauded for its efforts in reducing landfill waste.
Efforts and Initiatives
This year the event managed to divert just under 80 per cent of its waste from going to landfill and it was instead recycled. Organisers say they achieved this thanks to pickers and local volunteers sorting litter on the day as well as traders and festival goers using the right bins. Zara Tindall 'so annoyed' as husband Mike makes £12,000 purchase after 'a few beers'. "I've met John Torode twice - each time I walked away thinking the same thing."
- Grist Environmental Ltd played a role in capturing any remaining waste.
- The use of reusable cups and salvaged lost property helped increase recycling rates.
Community Efforts
Connor Bryant, a circular economy entrepreneur, praised the festival for its sustainable practices, highlighting the achievable recycling rates even for events like Chalfest. Tricia Watson, a Green Party councillor, expressed delight at the festival's success in waste management, emphasizing the importance of community-led initiatives in recycling efforts.
Chalfest's accomplishment in recycling serves as a positive example of how community engagement and sustainable practices can lead to significant waste reduction and environmental impact. With a commitment to resourcefulness and environmental consciousness, events like Chalfest demonstrate the potential for achieving high recycling rates and fostering eco-friendly practices.
Published on 30 July 2025 by Ben Robinson
