Glastonbury Festival: 99% of tents taken home amid 'Leave No Trace' message
Co-organiser Emily Eavis has shared the news on social media
Last updated 4th Jul 2024
Glastonbury Festival co-organiser Emily Eavis is praising everyone who 'left no trace' following last weekend's event.
On Instagram, she says a whopping 99% of all tents have been taken home from Worthy Farm in Somerset.
She's called it a 'remarkable clean up operation' as the site returns to become a dairy farm once again.
On Instagram, Emily Eavis said: "I’m really glad to be able to let you know that 99% of all tents have been taken home.
"Thanks to all our amazing Festival-goers for taking part and for all their efforts to love the farm and leave no trace, we appreciate it so much.
"And a huge thank you to the litter pickers and recycling crews.
"It’s a remarkable clear up operation that’s in place."
The 'Love the Farm, Leave No Trace' slogan has been a part of the festival for a number of years.
Indeed, on their website, the organisers say that everyone who buys a ticket to Glastonbury is asked to sign up to their 'Worthy Pledge'.
Under this, festival-goers promise to do a number of things, including:
- Treating the fields and people in them with kindness and respect
- Not peeing on the land - and using the toilets provided
- Getting rid of rubbish carefully - and doing it in the correct bins
- Keeping the campsite tidy
- Taking all belongings and camping gear back home again
You can find out more about the Glastonbury Festival sustainability pledge on the event's website.
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