PRE-EVENT
BRAND NEW for 2025
We have partnered with Trees not Tees allowing all participants to have a tree planted in their name rather than receiving merchandise which may not be used and end up in landfill. This is an option on the entry form of the event.
- We continually monitor our participant numbers ahead of event, to manage demand and ensure we reduce food waste.
- We collaborate with our venues to communicate our sustainability goals and implement measures like effective waste management to support these objectives.
- We work to ensure our suppliers are considering the environment, and are too trying to become more sustainable.
- You can help by avoiding the purchase of new equipment for the event. Consider renting items like sleeping bags instead. Hire is available from companies such as Decathlon Equipment Rental.
AT THE EVENT
- By bringing a full reusable water bottle, you can stay hydrated overnight AND reduce the amount of plastic we use at the event.
- You can help by bringing your own reusable drinks cup for hot drinks (plus it will keep it warmer for longer... bonus!).
- Waste collected will be disposed of suitably, and wherever possible, sent for recycling.
- All hot drinks will be Rainforest Alliance certified supporting forests and farmers.
- Wherever practical, event branding will be undated and evergreen, meaning it can be used year after year.
- Our staff will be encouraged to use public transport, and priority allocation given to venues closest to them to minimise their carbon footprint.
- Participants are encouraged to travel using public transport, or by lift sharing - why not extend the fun of SleepOut and travel with your team?
- Wherever we can, food and drink will be donated to local Food Banks ensuring it feeds bellies and not bins.
- Where we do have to use disposable items we will try and use recyclable or bio-degradable options, such as paper, cardboard or wood.
- At some venues, our cardboard boxes used for sleeping are pre-loved, but boxes from all venues are sent for reuse or recycling.
Have any recommendations?
Whilst we are making a real effort to do our bit for the planet, we are always open to ways we can improve. If you have any ideas how we might do this, then please let us know!
