Using less fuel, creating less CO2

-Please don’t drive – use public transport to get to the festival

-If you have to drive, car pool – see this Carpool Service.

-Bring your bike on the train and cycle. The nearest station is Portlaoise train station. Secure bike parking is available at the picnic this year

-If driving make sure your engine is well-tuned and tyres are pumped to correct pressure

-If driving save petrol by avoiding accelerating and braking abruptly where possible

-Reduce petrol consumption when idling by turning off the car engine when stuck in traffic for a minute or more.

-Save petrol by cruising at optimal efficiency speed of 55 to 60 mph

-If you are coming from the UK take the train and ferry instead of flying. See details at www.loco2travel.com

Less Stuff, More Fun

-Avoid bringing any unnecessary ’stuff’ that could end up as waste

-Buy reusable products, avoid ‘stuff’ that you use and throw away

-Shop in charity or second hand shops for festival wear – be creative

-Share with friends to reduce the amount of ’stuff’ carried

Energy

-Invest in a wind-up torch or a wind-up LED lantern

-Use rechargeable batteries

-Consider bringing portable solar charger for phones, mp3 players and cameras

-Recycle your batteries

-Don’t throw cigarette butts on the ground, they contain plastics and can take years to biodegrade. They can also have a toxic effect on the environment. Last year roughly 450,000 cigarettes were sold at the picnic – imagine how long it would take to pick all those butts up!

-Use biodegradable and organic wet wipes

-Use a refillable water bottle – stay hydrated

-Dudes...pee in the designated urinals and toilets, the land can’t take such phosphate concentrations and it stinks

-Separate waste at campsite into correct bins and support the ‘Bin Your Empties’ teams

-Use the waste bags supplied for gathering your trash, and on a daily basis make the trip to the nearest on site Recycling Station

-Only use phosphate free shampoo, soap, etc. to protect the land

-Leave no trace – leave your camp-site cleaner than you found it

-Help pick up other campers’ litter – every little bit helps!

-Pack up your tent. Don’t leave camping stuff behind – take it home

-Come to the Global Green the new area at the Electric Picnic. Slow down and take in some good organic food, subtle beats, and reflect on a better world. This year a number of leading edge organisations, artists, designers, and thinkers come together at the Global Green to creatively explore a more just and sustainable world.