Every bit of plastic that’s ever been created still exists somewhere on the planet. So, instead of dealing with the mess, let's try to avoid creating it in the first place. In the words of one of the world’s greatest singing activists:

“If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, rebuilt, refurbished, refinished, resold, recycled, or composted, then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production.”

- Pete Seeger

But when that's impossible...

• Make sure you BYO reusable bottle (we love Ocean Bottle, Frank Green and EarthBottles), as well as other reusable items like bags, straws, keep cups and foodware/cutlery
• Aim for less or no packaging on items like food and cosmetics (check out this guide for zero-waste beauty)
• Ask your venues to help you make your shows green and use our green rider
• Compost and recycle as much as possible
• Buy second-hand where possible, and repair broken gear before you replace it