Where you throw your empty chip cone or burger box might not be the first thing you think about when out and about at a festival, but it is something that festival organisers must put some serious thought into.
With rising costs and environmental pressures at the forefront of organisers’ minds, new ways to manage costs and improve waste management are problems that must be solved.
One solution that could help contribute towards both of these goals is reusable bin skirts. Here, Amelia Mason, multi-channel marketing apprentice at Logoshack, tells us why festivals should consider them this season.
What are some of the biggest issues facing festivals when it comes to waste management?
“Festivals are under increasing pressure to improve waste management while balancing rising operational costs. For many event organisers, temporary waste signage and single-use infrastructure create unnecessary yearly spend, inconsistent branding and avoidable waste.“
How can reusable bin skirts help with these issues?
“Reusable bin skirts and surrounds offer a longer-term solution, improving waste stream visibility while eliminating replacement costs season after season.
In busy festival environments, waste stations need to be immediately recognisable and easy to navigate. Bin skirts and surrounds extend visual communication beyond the bin itself, helping attendees quickly identify the correct waste stream from a distance.“
What are the biggest benefits to festival organisers?
“Manufactured from durable fluted polypropylene, this durability provides a significant operational advantage for event organisers. When stored correctly, reusable waste surrounds can be deployed year after year while maintaining a clean, professional appearance, eliminating the need for repeated print and production costs.
For festivals operating across multiple events or touring locations, this creates a more cost-effective long-term solution compared with continually replacing temporary signage and waste infrastructure.“
What other benefits do they bring?
“As well as improving waste stream visibility, bin skirts also create additional opportunities for event branding and communication.
The surrounds can be digitally printed with waste stream instructions, festival branding, sponsor messaging or colour-coded graphics.
The use of high-quality printed graphics helps transform waste stations into cleaner, more visually cohesive features across site. Rather than appearing purely functional, the surrounds allow waste stations to become a seamless part of the festival’s branding and visual experience.“
More information about Logoshack is available here.
• As told to James Robertson.
