I was asked to help out the Climate Choir by handing out leaflets when they sang in the Marquee at the Festival site on Saturday, and I had great fun doing it.
One of the stewards on duty said the singing was the most enjoyable he'd heard all weekend!
The leaflets contained handy hints on ways people can do things at home to reduce waste, and also to make their money count by moving their bank account to an ethical bank, encouraging use of public transport where possible, and supporting climate activists in calling for an end to fossil fuel subsidies, and a fast introduction of renewable energy.
Hay Festival has had a lot of events relating to climate change and sustainability, and what we can do about it, and there were stalls this year for the Woodland Trust, WWF, RSPB, and Greenpeace. They also have a deposit return system for reusable coffee cups and bar glasses across the Festival site, and do a lot of recycling. The electricity supplier for the Festival is Good Energy, which is 100% renewable energy.
They have also partnered with the Woodland Trust and the National Trust to plant 30 acres of woodland.
The Climate Choir was one of three choirs giving free performances during that afternoon of the Festival. The others were Cantorion Y Gelli, who were celebrating Welsh music, and The Hay Shantymen, singing sea shanties.
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