Festival waste and its impact periodically make its way into the news circuit from time to time. In North America, trash falls into a culture category of “out of sight out of mind,” this theme only being magnified in a festival setting. It probably wouldn’t surprise many that the amount of trash-per-festival falls into the tons. Yet, Electronic Music Alliance reports that “one large-scale music festival generated approximately 679 tons of waste over the span of just four days.” The statistic is jaw-dropping and almost impossible to visualize.
Trash 2 Treasure, an an environment challenge kicked-off by the Electronic Music Alliance, seeks to scale the waste trend back by utilizing waste in a way the world can appreciate, turning it into art or an item of utility. Trash 2 Treasure allows contestants to submit their work to panelists, who then judge them and pick winners and honorary mentions. This year resulted in first place winner Caroline Palmer from Costa Rica who took leftover hoop tape and pouches from trash and converted it into appealing, festival-ready wallets. Second place was awarded to Nikkia Sipes who made a chic festival ready outfit using old camping tents.
Electronic Music Alliance aims to advance communities through art-based music events, service oriented activities, and charities. With the success and enjoyment of EMA’s judges, contestants, and winners, one can bet on the event returning year after year.
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