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Glastonbury Festival Goes Green: Powered Entirely by Renewable Energy Sources

The Glastonbury Festival in England is now powered entirely by renewable energy sources, including hydrotreated vegetable oil as a substitute for diesel made from waste cooking oil.

26 June 2023 · 00:32 UTC

The festival, which is a long-time advocate of sustainability, has faced criticism for its impact on the environment, including piles of rubbish and public urination by drug-taking revellers.

To mitigate its impact, a temporary wind turbine powering food stalls with enough energy to run 300 fridges a day has been set up.