How to enjoy an eco-friendly festival
By admin on Jun 27, 2008 in Uncategorized, Featured, Environment, Guides
With Glastonbury starting today and many more festivals lined up till September, there is likely to be a rush for the number one festival accessory – a good pair of wellies! But I believe eco friendly products should have a firm place at the top of the list of things to take too. Especially when festival organizers, typically faced with the chore of clearing up acres of beer cups, broken tents and God knows what else, are pledging to make music festivals more green.
That’s why I love the idea behind Myhab – an eco friendly alternative to a normal tent – inspired by the thousands of tents, left behind every year, that end up on landfills somewhere. If you fancy hiring Myhab, check out their website www.myhab.com for more info, and enjoy festivals in eco style. But remember to add eco products to your festival packing list, to make your festival experience even greener.
By packing products such as solar powered chargers, battery free torches, wind up and solar powered radios, you’ll reduce your need for batteries, and make sure that a painful moment like the juice running out on your digital camera, when your favourite band is on, is not going to happen.
With that in mind, I have put together a list of green products that I think would make your festival experience a whole lot greener.
Battery free radio - Baylis Mini Eco Radio
This little gem of a radio plays wherever you are, come rain or shine. Ultra small and shockproof, this rugged AM/FM wind up and solar powered radio comes with integrated LED torch, red LED map reading light and a built in phone charger. A bit like a swiss army knife I should think!
Make a flat battery a thing of the past - Freeloader
Don’t let a flat battery on your digital camera ruin your festival weekend! Make sure you have a solar powered charger handy should things go wrong. The FreeLoader is a portable solar charger that takes power from its solar panels or via a supplied charge cable that plugs into USB. Supplied in a tough aluminium body, FreeLoader can take the knocks of every day life so it’s perfect for camping.
Battery free torches - Waterproof Solar Charging Torch with LED Bulb
Forget battery powered torches, they are so last season! This solar charging torch with an LED bulb is a brilliant eco alternative. Fully waterproof and UV-proof, this torch is a great all-weather gadget. It charges in approximately 4 to 5 hours if left in direct sunlight.
Wind up PowerPlus Nighthawk Wind Up LED Torch
And for the weather sceptic in you, invest in a wind up LED torch like this one. Nighthawk uses the latest LED technology to produce a really powerful beam of light. It has 2 settings so you can choose how bright it shines. This torch also comes standard with a Nokia cable to so you can charge your mobile phone by using wind up power - it’ll give you up to 8 minutes talk time for 60 seconds winding.
Cut down on paper cups - I’m not a paper cup
Who says that cutting down the amount of coffee cups given away could be a challenge? Not when this witty, eco friendly alternative is around! For your morning fix after a night’s dancing around, enjoy it from this reusable, double walled, thermal ceramic mug that comes with a resealable silicon lid and reduce your need for paper cups - your coffee or tea will taste so much better.
Ditch disposables to enjoy a green shave - Solar Powered Electric Shaver
If you feel like having a clean shave, choose this eco alternative to throw away razors. The solar powered electric shaver is great for travelling and being away from mains power is no reason to compromise on the way you look. Slim and compact, the razor’s power comes from the integrated solar panel, so remember to leave it in the sun to charge first!
Staying green on return no brainer with EcoBalls - Eco Balls
And when you come back from your travels, EcoBalls will wash your clothes sparkling clean. The great thing about them is that they last up to 1,000 washes, saving about 50 boxes of washing powder. Each EcoBall contains mineral salts that produce ionized oxygen, penetrating deep into clothing, lifting dirt and grime away. They are hypoallergenic and the kit includes free refill pellets and a stain remover.
