Sustainable Waste Management For Over 90,000 Attendees at The Drop Festival
As the designated waste management company for The Drop Music Festival, Clean Vibes diverted over 86% of waste away from landfills.
Overview
As a music event that’s deeply connected to the ocean, The Drop Festival blends the love of surfing and music. This profound bond drives the festival to set ambitious sustainability goals and cultivate environmental awareness.
Held nationwide across Australia, the festival attracts 90,000 attendees per event. Clean Vibes was appointed the official partner for The Drop Music Festival’s waste management program. We worked closely with event organisers and local councils to create effective waste management strategies that align with these environmental objectives.
Clean Vibes staff sorting trash at compound
Solution
Clean Vibes' comprehensive waste management strategies and practices at The Drop Festival aimed to minimise landfill usage, maximise recycling efficiency, and reduce the festival's environmental footprint. Despite the inherent challenges, our team approached the event’s waste management with professionalism and a positive attitude.
Clean Vibes staffs sorting waste
Outcome and Key Accomplishments
Clean Vibes achieved an average diversion rate of 86.4%, significantly reducing waste sent to landfills. These accomplishments highlight our commitment to environmental stewardship and the tangible impact of our collaborative efforts with The Drop Music Festival.
- Community Engagement: Engaged 40 cleaners from local communities
- Dedicated Hours: Deployed and scheduled 1900 hours by local crews
- Waste Diversion: Diverted over 100,000 plastic cups and bottles from landfills by promoting reusable cups and canned water, and encouraging attendees to bring their own water bottles
- Waste Processing: Collected and processed 18.7 tonnes of waste and recycling
- Waste Diversion Rate: Achieved an average diversion rate of 86.4%
By fostering community engagement and implementing sustainable waste management practices, The Drop Music Festival and Clean Vibes contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future for our planet.
For more information on our sustainable event management and cleanup services, contact us.
