Ahead of its highly anticipated 2023 edition, Reading & Leeds has prohibited disposable vapes, campfires, and BBQs onsite to reduce environmental impacts.
Key Details on Newly Banned Items
With the festivals starting August 25, organizers revealed disposable vapes and campfires/BBQs anywhere onsite, including campgrounds, are now banned. Vapes pollute while fires/BBQs risk safety and air quality.
Aligning with Green Initiatives
The move supports Reading & Leeds' green pledges around sustainability and minimizing local impacts. Creating fires or disposables risks eviction, protecting the planet for the future.
Limiting Harmful Waste and Emissions
Disposable vapes generate significant waste and release emissions when improperly disposed of in landfills. Open fires produce substantial air pollutants harmful to health and the environment.
Providing Eco-Friendly Alternatives
Festival goers can use reusable vapes or nicotine alternatives instead. Food can be cooked on authorized stoves versus disposable BBQs. Sustainable options exist.
Bolstering Support Services Onsite
Additionally, the festival dramatically expanded its well-being hubs in camping areas, offering 24/7 assistance on issues from emotional support to medical needs.
Headliners and Lineup Attracting Big Crowds
With stars like Billie Eilish, The 1975, Sam Fender and The Killers, the festivals' return after two years will draw massive crowds, heightening security needs.
Implementing a Comprehensive Health Strategy
Alongside the bans and support hubs, Reading & Leeds instituted further health precautions around COVID-19, drug risks, and weather threats, prioritizing safety.