Making Greener Choices: Sustainability in Action at Pyramid Festival

Cans vs. Plastic: Why We (Almost) Always Choose Aluminum

At first glance, plastic appears to be lighter, cheaper, and can even have lower emissions during production than aluminum. However, when we consider the broader perspective — including the recyclability potential and the impact of microplastics on human health and the environment — aluminum remains the ecological winner.

Three key facts:

1. Recycling that works: Aluminum can be recycled infinitely without losing quality. In the EU, around 75% of cans are successfully recycled, while plastic is recycled at an average rate of only 30%, and often into lower-quality products.
   
2. The environmental cost of plastic: Although plastic bottles generate less CO₂ during production compared to cans, aluminum packaging has a lower overall environmental footprint when we consider the full life cycle, mainly because it’s recycled more effectively.
   
3. Microplastics are everywhere: Plastic breaks down into micro-particles that end up in rivers, soil, and even inside living beings. A can — if it ends up in nature — rusts and decomposes, but doesn’t leave behind a legacy for centuries.
   

That’s why we offer permanent cups for refill, and all other beverages — like juices and sodas — come in cans. And yet…

Pyramid Festival for People: Why Sustainability Includes Smart Compromises

Why Water Is Still in Plastic Bottles (and Why That’s Okay)

Yes, we know — plastic isn’t ideal. But sustainability isn’t a religion, it’s a balance. And our top priority is to be a festival for the people.

Three reasons why water remains in plastic bottles:

1. Functionality:
When you buy water, you want to throw it in your backpack, take it to your camp or on a hike, and not worry about spills. A can can’t be resealed.

2. Safety and hygiene:
Water is the one drink people carry around the longest, so it must stay clean and safe, especially in high temperatures.

3. A conscious compromise:
To prevent plastic bottles and caps from ending up in nature, we’ve provided marked disposal points and focused on education.

Sustainability is a process. Priorities sometimes overlap, but people always come first.

“We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.”
— Anne-Marie Bonneau

By bringing your own reusable bottle and using our free refill stations, you’re not just staying hydrated — you’re helping us build a greener, more conscious festival community.