Environment

Find out what steps we are taking to manage the environmental impacts of this incredible event.

Pre event

• Swimmers can choose to not take a medal 
• You.Smart.Thing. travel planning tool helps participants with their travel plans - highlighting the lowest carbon travel methods and offering the option to make a voluntary donation to remove the carbon emissions associated with their travel

On the day

• The finisher’s medal is made from recycled zinc alloy
• Kitbags are made from sugarcane, a type of bioplastic that is recyclable
• There are tap water refill stations in the festival area
• Those who have opted out of a medal can visit our Selfie Station for a special finisher’s photo opportunity
• The cups we use for hot drinks are compostable (and are sent for composting)
• Generators are powered with HVO (a vegetable oil fuel that replaces diesel)
• Bike parking is available at the festival area
• Carpet has been replaced with reusable coir matting in the changing tents
• Staffed recycling stations are set up to improve recycling rates