Glastonbury Festival

For years, Glastonbury had been at the very top of my bucket list, so finally making it there in 2025 with some of my closest friends felt pretty surreal. From the moment we arrived, there was an incredible atmosphere. Everywhere you looked there was music, colour, creativity and people simply enjoying themselves. We spent five unforgettable days exploring the different stages, discovering new artists, dancing until the early hours and watching the sunset over Worthy Farm. It was one of those experiences that will stay with me forever.

Something that really stood out to me was how much effort Glastonbury puts into being as sustainable as possible. With over 200,000 people attending, it would be easy for the festival to have a huge environmental impact, but sustainability is clearly at the heart of how it operates.

One of the first things I noticed was the number of free water refill stations spread across the site. Bringing a reusable water bottle meant we never needed to buy bottled water, helping to reduce single-use plastic waste. Recycling and compost bins were also easy to find, making it simple to dispose of waste responsibly. Volunteers were always around to help if people weren't sure where something should go, encouraging everyone to do their bit.

The festival also promotes greener ways of travelling. Many people arrive by train, coach or by sharing lifts with friends rather than driving individually. We travelled together, reducing the number of vehicles on the road and making the journey part of the adventure.

Food was another highlight. There were so many delicious vegetarian and vegan options alongside locally sourced produce, giving festival-goers more sustainable choices. Across the site there were also charities and environmental organisations raising awareness about climate change, conservation and ways we can all reduce our impact on the planet.

One of Glastonbury's best-known messages is to "Love the Farm, Leave No Trace." Everyone is encouraged to take their tents, camping equipment and rubbish home after the festival. Seeing so many people making the effort showed that sustainability isn't just something the organisers provide—it's something everyone contributes to.

Glastonbury was everything I had hoped it would be: incredible music, amazing memories with friends and a real reminder that large events can be organised with sustainability in mind. It proved that having an unforgettable weekend and caring for the environment can go hand in hand.