Abandoned tents...

[MrsRookin]

Anyone seen this this morning? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/glastonbury/10095764/Glastonbury-tents-to-be-given-new-lease-of-life.html

Think it's a great idea to make use of the tents which are left unusable for their original purpose (and before the usual comments, yes, obviously it would be better if nothing was left behind in the first place!).

Edited June 3, 2013 by MrsRookin

[Bathimp]

Looks like it could be good news.

Will be interesting to hear any feedback from Wychwood this weekend.

Wonder what they do with the poles and pegs etc.

I only hope that it doesnt encourage people to leave perfectly good and reusable tents behind.

Will put the wrapping paper on my Xmas list

[budvar]

My guess is Glasto won't want to publicise this in case it encourages people to leave tents.

They had a big problem a few years ago when it was announced they would recycle tents. They meant ones that had been packed up and taken to specific points in good condition, what happened is that people used it as an excuse to abandon tents after a particularly wet and muddy year.

I seem to remember it made the clean-up operation a lot more expensive and that's why they put a clear message in the Fine Guide now about "Leaving No Trace"

[ltfckimbo]

It's quite disheartening on the Monday morning to see quite how many inconsiderate/ignorant arseholes you've just spent the last few days having fun with.

[Mr Splodge]

Remember this is not a excuse to leave tents.

[Glastonlocal]

There is very little difference between leaving your tent at the festival and leaving a fresh, steaming turd on Michael Eavis' front doorstep before you leave on Monday morning.

[LondonTom]

I fear stories like this might be blow out of proportion and lots more tents are left around.!

[MrsRookin]

Are people really that stupid?

Actually, don't answer that....

Just pleased that someone has found a use for some of the crap that is left, and hope that people don't use it an excuse to be lazy.

[Mrs*E*]

hhmm I think I might join in the tatting on the Monday, be surprised what people leave behind.............

[sheffieldlady]

I'm always amazed at what people leave. All that's missing is the weird naked Indian crying at all the rubbish left behind.

[redmosquito]

Sadly I think the 3000 tents left behind is going to be a bit of an under estimation..

Edited June 3, 2013 by redmosquito

[guypjfreak]

i still think there should be like a designated corner or place in each field so that IF your lazy enough not to take there shit home then MAYBE just maybe they would drop there stuff in one bleeding place ...