11/09/2026
🌱 We are part of a vital whole 🌱
We recognise that we are an interdependent network of relationships and spaces that sustain us, and that our actions have an impact. Respect, care, listening, reciprocity and resilience guide our path.
In honouring our first principle, we’ve teamed up with Environmental Education and Response CIC, an organisation dedicated to food waste and litter prevention through community ownership and empowerment. Here are some actions we're taking to become a greener festival, in which you're welcome and encouraged to get involved!
♻️ Litter picking (1:00–2:00pm)
Join EER for an organised litter pick around Chestnuts Park and discover what ends up in our shared communal spaces.
🌱 Demo Eco House (4:15–5:00pm)
Visit EER’s demo eco house in the outdoor area for a seed sowing, growing and food recycling session and conversation, exploring how we can divert resources from landfill and our streets.
We’re taking other steps as a festival to lower our impact on the planet, particularly around food. There are many ways in which you can help too!
🥬 We're a meat-free festival, giving us the opportunity to explore more sustainable alternatives to our traditional food.
♻️ Waste sorting. We’ll have different waste bins around the festival, so please take a moment to dispose of your waste in the right place. Every little action helps!
♻️ We're reducing single-use plastics wherever possible, and we’d love for you to join us in this effort.
💧Unfortunately there is no water filling point around the festival but please bring your own water (ideally in a reusable bottle). Canned water will also be available to purchase at the ALTER.NATIVA Bar.
🚴🏽Use public transport, walk or cycle to the venue.
Let’s make the festival, and our communities, greener together. 🌿
ALTER.NATIVA Festival is made possible thanks to funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England Arts Council England 🌀
