Sustainability
As an iconic event within our community, Byron Writers Festival is striving to become an environmental leader in the arts with our approach to sustainability.
We are committed to working with artists, suppliers, crew, volunteers, donors, sponsors and audiences who share our environmental values and are passionate about preserving our region for future generations.
You can join us in our vision to reduce our impacts by following these tips and guidelines.
Waste Reduction and Recycling
Byron Writers Festival and our food and coffee vendors are working to reduce landfill wherever possible.
What you can do:
- BYO water bottle. Free water refill stations will be available on site. No plastic bottles of water will be available at the festival. Limited edition Byron Writers Festival insulated water bottles are available for purchase from the Information Tent.
- BYO or purchase a reusable coffee cup and use our cup wash station to clean between your caffeine top-ups.
- Recycle your program guide after you have finished with it (or keep it as momento)
- Sort your waste into the appropriate bins for green waste and recycling. Consider if items can be reused or recycled before disposing to landfill.
Green My Plate
The process is simple. Simply head to your choice of food vendor, order up, then place your reusable plate in the pink bin. The plates will be reused over and over at other events across the region.
We encourage and thank everyone for doing their part and assisting us with making dishes, not waste.
Transport
- If staying in Byron CBD, take the festival shuttle bus to and from the festival site. The shuttle bus timetable is available on our travel page
- Carpool with friends or family wherever possible. It’s also more fun!
- If you plan on flying to and from the area, please consider participating in your chosen airline’s carbon offset program when purchasing your flights. These programs comply with the Australian Government’s National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS).