Sustainability at Pyramid Festival: Leading the Way for a Greener Future
At Pyramid Festival, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the heart and soul of our event. We believe that large-scale festivals can offer more than just unforgettable experiences—they can also be platforms for environmental responsibility and change. Our mission is to create an event that celebrates nature, art, and community, all while minimizing our ecological footprint and setting new standards for sustainability in the festival industry.
As the first truly sustainable festival in Serbia, our initiatives stand out globally. From waste management to renewable energy, we have designed our operations to be as eco-friendly as possible. Here’s how we’re making a difference:
Zero-waste Commitment and Waste Prevention
We are proud to follow a zero-waste approach by implementing systems that drastically reduce the amount of trash that ends up in landfills.
Reusable cups: We replaced thousands of single-use plastic cups with reusable ones, available at all bars. This initiative alone prevented an estimated 10,000–15,000 plastic cups from being discarded.
Biodegradable solutions: In the food zone, we switched to biodegradable cups and cutlery, keeping the festival grounds clean and green.
Compost toilets: Our compost toilets allowed us to transform human waste into valuable compost, reducing water usage and promoting responsible waste treatment.
Waste Separation and Recycling
Our festival is designed to engage attendees in conscious waste separation.
10 Waste separation stations: Located throughout the festival, these stations make it easy for everyone to contribute to recycling. With clearly labeled bins for different types of waste, including aluminum cans and plastic bottles, we managed to recycle over 1,000 cans and 500 bottles. Overall, we reduced mixed waste by 65%.
Volunteer eco-team: Our dedicated eco-volunteers played a key role in overseeing the waste separation process, ensuring all stations were maintained and waste was properly sorted.
Energy From Renewable Sources
We’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint by integrating renewable energy solutions into our infrastructure.
Solar-powered phone charging stations: To reduce reliance on fossil fuels, we introduced solar-powered stations for phone charging. This not only minimized our energy consumption but also raised awareness of sustainable energy among attendees.
Exploring future renewable solutions: As we grow, we are excited to expand our use of renewable energy by considering solar lighting and renewable energy-powered stages for future festivals.
Water Conservation and Greywater Management
Water is a precious resource, and we take care to manage it responsibly.
Greywater filtration: We installed bio-filters that purified over 2,500 liters of greywater from showers, sinks, and kitchens. This filtered water was reused in eco-friendly ways, reducing waste and contamination.
Natural hygiene products: We encouraged the use of natural and eco-friendly hygiene products, ensuring that harmful chemicals don’t contaminate the water system. These products were made readily available throughout the festival.
Circular Economy Practices
Our festival operates with the principles of a circular economy at its core.
Reusable packaging: We prioritize partnerships with vendors who offer reusable packaging and promote a system where packaging can be returned, refilled, and reused.
Composting organic waste: More than 200 kg of organic waste was turned into nutrient-rich humus, helping create a closed-loop system for food waste.
Refill systems: We introduced refillable systems to reduce the overall consumption of disposable products, ensuring minimal waste generation during the festival.
Community Engagement
Sustainability is a journey, and we bring our community along for the ride.
Eco-conscious community: We inspire and motivate festival-goers to embrace sustainability, not just at Pyramid Festival, but in their daily lives as well. Through informative displays, interactive art installations, and direct engagement, we encourage everyone to be part of the solution.
Pyramid Festival is more than just a gathering of music, art, and culture—it’s a celebration of sustainable living. Each year, we push the boundaries of what’s possible in the festival space, making eco-conscious decisions that shape the future of events in Serbia and beyond.