EARTHCARE

IT WON'T COST THE EARTH

The team at Rippon believe that it is possible to run a successful music festival while having a minimal impact on both the local and wider environment. By implementing a Waste Minimisation Policy and working with Wanaka Waste Busters, we hope to move closer to our eventual aim of zero waste. The Rippon team already has an established relationship with Wanaka Waste Busters.

www.wanakawastebusters.co.nz
www.zerowaste.co.nz

RIPPON WASTE MINIMISATION POLICY

The aim of the Rippon committee is to minimise waste and maximise recycling in all areas of the festival.

Our goal for Rippon 2010 is to achieve an 90% waste diversion rate. Here's what we are planning for the day, and hope you will support us in our goals.

• Use recycled paper where possible.
• Purchase products that have minimal packaging and can be recycled.
• Manage the waste stream by controlling what materials stallholders and festival-goers bring, use or sell on site.
• Provide efficent, clearly labelled recycling facilities.
• Communicate the waste minimisation policy to stallholders and festival-goers via website and info pamphlet.
• Encourage the use of shared and public transport.
• Encourage public feedback and evaluation to ensure improved planning for future events.