Environmental Policy

Nozstock Ltd is committed to sustainability and enacts an Environmental Management Plan in accordance with the guidance of the Green Events Code. We set individual targets based on our previous efforts and in line with the progress made by events of a similar size and demographic. We are dedicated to monitoring and reducing our environmental impact. For any inquiries regarding our Environmental Policy, please contact [email protected]

GOVERNANCE

We always use locally sourced British timber from well-managed woodlands and only buy from suppliers who support the ‘Grown in Britain’ ethos.
We will use the Responsible Purchasing Policy to inform purchasing decisions.

ENERGY

Annual review of energy use and power hierarchy, with a cross-comparison to previous and planned energy usage.
Proper planning and sizing of generators by those managing them, with optimisation of
load over the event weekend.
Encouraging the purchase and hire of energy-efficient equipment, subject to an annual review.

TRANSPORT

Coordinate shopping lists to reduce the number of off-site trips made by staff
Charge for car parking for public events to encourage car-sharing.
Display public transport information and provide cycle parking.
Give attendees the opportunities to offset their carbon by using Eco-librium scheme.

WASTE

Run a refill campaign to encourage people to refill their water bottles.
All customers will be given recycling and general rubbish bags on arrival.
Recycling bins for mixed plastic, cans, glass, and cardboard are provided across the site. The recycling is then sorted on site into separate material streams.
There is a ‘no glass’ policy on site. Glass will be confiscated on entry, although facilities to recycle glass will be available.
Local people can donate their old sofas that aren’t suitable for charity or indoor reuse to be used as outdoor seating at the festival.
Continued emphasis on reducing single use plastics.
Provide a reusable cup system at all the bars to reduce the amount of plastic waste.
Nozstock will support the Love your Tent Campaign to reduce the number of deserted tents at the end of the festival.

FOOD

Requiring all traders to offer vegetarian/vegan options.
Encourage traders who use local, seasonal, organic, and Fairtrade ingredients.
Ban the use of plastic or polystyrene cups, plates, cutlery, straws, or sachets on the festival site, and require stall holders to use only compostable disposable cups, plates,
and cutlery.
Source local, seasonal, food in Nozstock’s own kitchen wherever possible

INFLUENCE

Promotion of green behaviour through newsletters and social media, and signage on-site
Workshops focusing on upcycling, reuse, traditional crafts, natural materials, and other green activities
Traders are responsible for keeping a 10m area free of litter.

For any further questions: [email protected]