Environmental Policies

For some time now Splendour in the Grass has been working towards formalising its environmental programs and as a result has developed a number of policies and procedures which clearly state Splendours commitments, objectives and programs to help reduce environmental impacts. These policies and procedures are reviewed annually and modified where improvements have been identified.

As you the fan play an important role in managing environmental issues we encourage you to check out these environmental policies and procedures. Further if you have any feedback or ideas on how Splendour in the Grass can continue to improve on its environmental track record we would love to hear from you.

Please click on the links below to download our environmental policies:

• 2012 Environmental Policy
• 2012 CO2 Emmissions Policy
• 2012 Environmental Charities Policy
• 2012 Environmental Procurment Policy
• 2012 Transport Policy
• 2012 Turn Off and Save Policy

Greener Festival Award

As the submission period for our proposed new home at North Byron Parklands draws to a close, Splendour in the Grass have received a highly coveted “Commended Award” for their 2010 event from the prestigious international Greener Festival Awards.

Ben Challis, Co-founder of A Greener Festival said "Festivals and music events play a key role in the fight against climate change and we applaud Splendour's efforts to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, reduce waste and engage with music fans in changing to a more sustainable lifestyle."

Environmental Manager for Splendour in the Grass, Environmental Scientist Mat Morris was delighted the festival had been recognised at the international level.

“Splendour has developed a range of environmental policies such as our “green procurement policy” said Mr Morris. “This helps people who work in all areas of the festival to purchase in an environmentally responsible manner. Also a big success are our 'environmental charities' and 'turn off and save' policies".

“Splendour was the first contemporary music festival in Australia to offer a carbon offset ticket, which has offset thousands of tonnes of CO² transport emissions. We have embraced recycling with campsite and drink container recycling systems and for the last seven years have had a policy of using only biodegradable and recyclable cups, plates and cutlery by food vendors and caterers”.

Some of Splendour’s winning 2010 green initiatives:

• 8,427 carbon offset tickets purchased by festival attendees (more than 26%) who offset 875 tonnes of carbon emissions through the investment of $25,008 in renewable wind energy generation.
• Splendour also invested $10,718 in renewable wind energy generation to offset more than 480 tonnes of emissions generated from hosting the event.
• 16 undergraduate environmental science students from Lismore’s Southern Cross University as well as the University of Sunshine Coast worked as Eco Cops at Splendour. They engaged with patrons about living green and handed out over 4,500 bin-ya-butt containers.
• Over 4,500 campsite recycling bins made from recycled cardboard were distributed to campers to reducing the amount of waste going to landfill.