Resource efficiency is probably the field where circularity is at its most tangible. The R-ladder, for example, accurately presents the possible solutions and when applied, efficiency can be maximized. In this way, the amount of residual waste can become less and less.
Would you like to know how you use resources more and more efficient at your event? Click on the pages below and see what our partners tried and do.
Practical steps that can be applied in real festival contexts: seven decision trees that support festival and event organisers in making more circular and climate-conscious choices. Read more about Seven decision trees for a circular and climate neutral festival
Towards a common framework for festival monitoring Read more about Measuring Impact Together
The GDCF Monitoring Tool is a climate impact and circularity assessment tool for festivals. Our Monitoring Tool supports both beginners looking for a first approach, and advanced festival organisations working on in-depth circularity strategy. Read more about The GDCF Monitoring Excel Tool - Beta version
Would you like to know what to look out for when purchasing textiles in a circular way? In this article, we discuss how events can develop a circular textile sourcing strategy. Read more about Sourcing circular textiles for events: From merch to banners
During the ADE Green Conference, the GDCF came together to present a collective call-to-action to the Dutch national government. With this gesture, the participating festivals reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration and urged the government to acknowledge and build on the momentum achieved. Read more about European Green Deal Festivals call on Dutch national government for sustainable collaboration
In my 25 years of experience, involving a lot of what people love to refer to as ‘failing well’, I've come to the view that a simple materials policy is the single most important policy, or document, for successful and sustainable materials management. Read more about Smart Materials Management starts with one simple Materials Policy
True circularity starts long before the festival gates open - it begins with what’s procured, sourced, and brought into the organization in the first place. Read how to implement a procurement policy in this article Read more about Smarter Sourcing explained: How to buy supplies for a circular festival
With a focus on environmental responsibility and innovation, DGTL Festival plays a pioneering role in the sustainable events industry. For this article we talk to festival director Ellen Evers about DGTL Festival's approach to embracing circularity. Read more about Embracing circularity: DGTL Festival's approach to sustainability
Single-use plastics are increasingly becoming a global environmental threat – from the poles to deep oceans and our human bodies. Plastic pollution leads to animal deaths and microplastics enter our food chain. We need to change our approach. Read more about No excuse for single use: Reuse as a circular solution
At ADE Green, we invited festivals that are involved in Plastic Promise, Green Deal Circular Festivals, and other experts to discuss the next steps to tackle campsite waste at festivals. Read more about From broken tents to green campsites
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