Environment

Find out what steps we are taking to manage the environmental impacts of this incredible event.

Pre event

• Swimmers can choose to not take a medal 
• Our Green Travel Planning Tool helps participants with their travel plans - highlighting the lowest carbon travel methods and offering the option to make a voluntary donation to remove the carbon associated with their travel 

On the day

• The finisher’s medal is made from recycled zinc alloy
• Kitbags are made from sugarcane, a type of bioplastic that is recyclable
• There are tap water refill stations in the festival area
• Those who have opted out of a medal can visit our Selfie Station for a special finisher’s photo opportunity
• The cups we use for hot drinks are compostable (and are sent for composting)
• Generators are powered with HVO (a vegetable oil fuel that replaces diesel)
• Bike parking is available at the festival area
• Carpet has been replaced with reusable coir matting in the changing tents
• Staffed recycling stations are set up to improve recycling rates 
• Ankle timing bands are collected separately and sent for specialist recycling
• Unwanted / worn out goggles are collected and sent for recycling
• Unwanted and worn out wetsuits are being collected to be donated to community groups or recycled into other items