Sustainability at Download

The Eco-Camp provides space for its campers to connect with and respects nature – a community who value spending time in the beautiful fields just as much as listening to their favourite bands. This is a place where everyone wants to keep their camp clean and recycling is second nature, a place to meet like-minded people.

There is no extra cost to stay in The Eco-Camp, it just requires every guest to sign up to the following principles:

1. All guests agree to being responsible for their gear and take responsibility for any waste they produce.
2.  All guests agree to separate their recyclables in the recycling facilities and put any residual waste in the bins provided.
3. All guests agree to leave the Eco-Camp exactly as they found it. All camping equipment that is brought in must be taken home again.
4. Guests are encouraged to have fun, play, explore, respect fellow campers, and enjoy the wonderful, natural surroundings.

Visit our Tickets page for the Eco-Camp tickets (note to access you must hold a valid weekend camping ticket to Download Festival).

Reuse your tent! Buy a durable tent that you can use again each year – it will save you money in the long run as well as helping the environment! After you’ve used it, take it home!

If you have any broken tents chairs, gazebos and empty batteries, please take them to the Recycling Points. Any non-perishable, unopened, food or hygiene products can be donated at the Help Hubs after the festival.