SUSTAINABILITY
We are blessed to be able to come together on such precious and beautiful land and that is why we consider it fundamental that those participating in Strawberry Fields understand the commitment we show to minimising our impact.
We are a leave no trace festival - please RESPECT & REMEMBER this.
THE GREEN PLEDGE
By purchasing a ticket to Strawberry Fields, you commit to our green pledge.
Small acts, multiplied by thousands, make a big impact.Let’s care for the place that brings us together.
The pledge:
Make memories NOT a mess
The dancefloor is for dancing, not for dumping rubbish.
It might feel like one small can, but when thousands of people leave their rubbish on the ground, the impact adds up fast. Cans, cups and other waste can be trampled into the earth, blown into surrounding bushland or make their way into the river, causing serious harm to the environment and the wildlife that calls it home.
If you’re deep in the dancefloor hold onto that luke warm beer you’ve been clutching for a little longer, then use the bins provided.
Pack it in. Pack it down. Pack it out.
That broken chair or forgotten tent doesn’t magically disappear when you drive away. Left-behind waste takes time, energy and resources to clean up, and much of it ends up in landfill.
Bring less by pre-organising communal items for your campsite via Crews in Setline app.
Rent instead of buy with Wallaroo Camping Hire to avoid purchasing items you’ll only use once.
If you brought it to Strawberry, you have room to take it home.
See it. Say something.
Let’s keep each other accountable. If you see a mate, or anyone around you, drop their rubbish on the ground, don’t be afraid to politely call it out.
A quick reminder can make a bigger difference than you think, helping create a culture where everyone takes responsibility for the place we’ve come together to enjoy.
A little nudge can go a long way.
Come together. Leave a lighter footprint.
The journey to the Wildlands is part of the adventure. Fill your car with friends, offer a lift via Bushride, catch public transport or jump on the SF Bus.
All these options allow for fewer cars on the road which means reduced emissions, less congestion and a lighter footprint.
OUR SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
CASHLESS
The cashless system allows us to integrate the Rewash Revolution - a reusable crockery initiative that reduces single use plastic/ waste and reduces our impact on the environment.
REWASH REVOLUTION
This initiative eliminates a large proportion of single-use items from the festival and reduces our overall footprint. Wooden cutlery and banana, rice husk plates and bowls are all created from waste products.
CARBON OFFSETTING
We are proud to partner with Treecreds to offset 100% of carbon emissions from audience travel to and from the festival site! The festival also purchases additional carbon offset credits to cover any additional emissions from those who take the official Strawberry Fields charter bus.
COMPOSTING TOILETS
We are thrilled to again provide composting toilets throughout the festival. Composting toilet systems take thousands of litres of waste (which would otherwise be transported offsite and treated with nasty chemicals) and turn it into nutrient rich soil for farming!
SUSTAINABLE POWER
When you’re at Strawberry Fields, you boogie to beats powered by sustainable power. We are committed to powering 100% of the festival through biodiesel fuel and other alternative energies.
PLAN YOUR CAMP IN SETLINE
A little planning goes a long way. Use the Setline App to plan your campsite gear before heading to the Wildlands. See what you already have, share essentials with your campmates and avoid buying things you only need once.
Pack smart, share more and leave less behind.
BYO Water
Free water points are available across the event - simply BYO water bottle and large water container for your campsite and help us avoid tens of thousands of single-use plastic bottles being used or sent to landfills.
CAMPING RENTALS & REPAIRS
Bring less to the festival and rent your camping essentials at Strawberry via Wallaroo Camp Hire. Pre-order items including tents, bedding, iceboxes and Gazebos.
Online booking will be available closer to the festival.
CLEAN CAMPSITE REWARDS
Remember Strawberry is a LEAVE NO TRACE FESTIVAL.
Keep your campsite clean and green at all times and know how to manage your waste before you adventure into the Wildlands.
Our friends at B-alternative will be roaming the campgrounds and providing spot rewards to those with pristine camps in the form of FREE SF merch.
NEW! RECYCLING REFUND SCHEME
If you purchased a vehicle pass you are entitled to 1x 10 Berry refund for returning a full bag of recycling to our Recycling Refund Hubs located near Central Camp, Bus Stop2 and the gate (icons on the map).
To participate in this initiative you must show your ID and vehicle pass with matching names at the Cashless Top Up Hub when activating your RFID Wristband to receive your Recycling Refund Token.
Return your full bag of recycling and scan your Recycling Refund Token to receive your 10 x Berry refund (worth $10).
Recycling Refund Hub hours:
Sunday 12pm - 12am
Monday 8am - 12pm