Sustainability

Sustainable Festival Attendance: Tips & Tricks

Preparations in the Spirit of Sustainability

Route Planning: Look for routes with as few transfers as possible for easier travel. Avoid short transfer times between connections to prevent potential delays.

Travel: Arrive by public transport—take the bus or train to reduce your ecological footprint, or use carpooling!

Accommodation: Camp, or take advantage of options offered by local residents! These solutions are much more sustainable than staying at accommodations focused solely on lodging—enjoy nature while saving money! Think about the toiletries provided by hotels or the frequent linen and towel changes needed for hygiene! If you choose a comfortable hotel, indicate that you don’t need fresh towels and cleaning every day, which saves a lot of energy and water.

Packing: Pack smartly—bring your reusable cup from last year, a cutlery set, and eco-friendly toiletries! Portion out what you need so you don’t have to buy large tubes unnecessarily! Use items that have environmental certifications at the festival.

Entry: Don’t print your ticket! Our staff will identify tickets via QR code, and the ticket stored on your phone works perfectly.

Sustainable Festival Attendance

Orientation: Use the VölgyAPP! Although a program booklet is available at the festival, the app always provides the latest schedule and information. But if you prefer the program booklet, stick to just one during your stay!

Transport: Leave your car in the festival’s free parking lot and use the “Snail Bus”! The free shuttle provides continuous transport across the entire festival area.

Food:

• Support local producers and kitchens (places with the “Blue Tablecloth”) by buying from them. You get fresh and delicious food while supporting the local economy and promoting short supply chains.
• Although temporary vendors are required to use biodegradable utensils, bring your own cutlery and storage box to avoid single-use plastics!
• Vegetarian and vegan options are available at the festival. Eating more plant-based foods makes you healthier and more sustainable!
• Request takeout in your own container, so you can easily incorporate a little physical activity too.
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Sustainable Technology Tips for Everyday Life:

Here are a few extra tips to reduce the footprint of your electronic devices in daily life:

• Use energy-efficient devices and always keep them updated!
• Take care of your devices! Repair and maintain them instead of replacing them.
• Improve your digital management plan. Write short, concise emails and use direct messaging. Regularly delete old files and emails to save storage and energy.
• Review when and how you use or create videos and large images. If you need them, download instead of streaming!