vintagelaureate Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I've just come across this: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/emily-eavis-reveals-enormous-glastonbury-1223103.amp Essentially, if true, they are hoping to implement a site wide plastic bottle ban. I'm guessing this will apply to ticket buyers as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, vintagelaureate said: I've just come across this: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/emily-eavis-reveals-enormous-glastonbury-1223103.amp Essentially, if true, they are hoping to implement a site wide plastic bottle ban. I'm guessing this will apply to ticket buyers as well... I'm thinking it can only be the sale of plastic bottles &/or disposable plastic bottle - cos plenty of people will be using their own plastic refillables, i'd think. But yeah, if we can kill off the thing for plastic bottles of water that would be fabulous. Bottled water is the world's biggest scam anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Absolutely great idea .... although will be tough to implement and not sure what they would do about branded fizzy drinks ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said: not sure what they would do about branded fizzy drinks ? draft only? works for other drinks at the bars, why not soft drinks too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 minute ago, eFestivals said: draft only? works for other drinks at the bars, why not soft drinks too? I guess its possible .. but difficult I would imagine to cover all the brands that the icecream vans and on site supermarkets would sell .. but yes why not cut the range for a very good cause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagelaureate Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I'd imagine you can still bring you isn't reusable/refillable bottle but ones specifically for that purpose. Surely as well as draft they'll still sell cans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, vintagelaureate said: Surely as well as draft they'll still sell cans? good point. Fully-recyclable, even if that's a waste, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 The mind boggles when I see people carrying those huge water bottles on to site ... mind you they probably thought the same about my alcohol quantities in my younger days !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBalls Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 As long as I’m still able to decant my usual 5 litres of vodka into SOMETHING, then I’m all for this!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I always used to rock up to Glastonbury in my caravan and happily boast to the stewards "no glass". If you have to say "no plastic" too it will get silly. All our stuff like cooking oils was decanted into re-used plastic bottles. Surely there's nothing wrong with a limited number of plastic bottles as long as you re-use them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagelaureate Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, JoBalls said: As long as I’m still able to decant my usual 5 litres of vodka into SOMETHING, then I’m all for this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 I agree with the principal and its obviously a good thing to worry about waste but there isn't really a better system going yet. There'd have been a lot of casualties without bottled water in the queues last year. Also this is me: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 oh no ... how do i Smuggle in the Lenor bottle ?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, crazyfool1 said: oh no ... how do i Smuggle in the Lenor bottle ?! If they remove it will they be taking the piss? 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Are you guys really pissing into Lenore bottles at nighttimes? This is a thing that's always bemused me a bit, idk if it's real or an in joke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wonderwhy Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, GETOFFAMYLAWN said: Are you guys really pissing into Lenore bottles at nighttimes? This is a thing that's always bemused me a bit, idk if it's real or an in joke Its actually a fantastic idea if nature catches you out, but it's always a very last resort because it is fucking strange, yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wonderwhy Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 gutted if they ban paper plates @Gucci Piggy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, the wonderwhy said: Its actually a fantastic idea if nature catches you out, but it's always a very last resort because it is fucking strange, yeah Why not just piss before you go to bed? Is this a drugs side effect I'm too square to know about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Interesting Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, GETOFFAMYLAWN said: Why not just piss before you go to bed? Is this a drugs side effect I'm too square to know about? Maybe you are young, but when you get past a certain age even pissing before bed will not get you through the night. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wonderwhy Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 36 minutes ago, GETOFFAMYLAWN said: Why not just piss before you go to bed? Is this a drugs side effect I'm too square to know about? Well yeah, but that's what I mean by getting caught out. And I've been caught short on a comedown before too yeah. Also good in the pissing rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyceloon Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 oh my lenor bottle is always a must in the packing list .4am, rain battering down , drink fueled long drop compass malfunction etc ,bloody godsend. Also find if you dont quite rinse all the conditioner out it makes your trouser chum lovey and soft and smelling of some heather clad glen. whats not to like 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guypjfreak Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Bring back the green police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slash's hat Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Saw this in the paper today and did wonder whether it meant stalls/bars selling plastic bottles or public bringing bottles in as well. Obviously environmentally I agree 100%, as well as reducing the litter problem there as well, but a lot of people decent their spirits or wine etc into plastic bottles so will it need to move in the direction of other festivals where purchasing from bars is only option? I guess large flasks an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyceloon Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 10 minutes ago, slash's hat said: Saw this in the paper today and did wonder whether it meant stalls/bars selling plastic bottles or public bringing bottles in as well. Obviously environmentally I agree 100%, as well as reducing the litter problem there as well, but a lot of people decent their spirits or wine etc into plastic bottles so will it need to move in the direction of other festivals where purchasing from bars is only option? I guess large flasks an option. Was thinking the same.I totally admire their vision, as in most things they do.Its a challenge for them but would be just like them to lead the way in this for festivals world wide.I think recyclable container technology is bound to grow exponentially with the growing concern on this issue over next 10 years .But meantime step by step in roads will be required . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amfy Posted February 17, 2018 Report Share Posted February 17, 2018 I am a bit worried about how it affects some of the ways we do Glastonbury - e.g. How to bring spirits in, what to do about the mixers....and of course the Lenor bottle. Nonetheless, it's something Glastonbury should be looking at because there is always a lot of plastic waste on site, and realistically, I should be more concerned about the future of the planet than whether I have to find an alternative 3am tent toilet! The good thing is that it already has us all thinking about how we will get round our plastic use for that week in June. It is definitely a challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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