During a warm July weekend, an expanse of violet and azure tents extended across a Belgian field, offering momentary refuge for around 4,000 music enthusiasts hailing from various corners of the world. Crafted from repurposed neglected camping equipment, this vibrant mosaic formed a segment of Tomorrowland‘s efforts to diminish its ecological impact by reducing its carbon footprint.
Lori Maes is a coordinator at Belgium-based Camp2Camp. The organisation provided tents and rented out secondhand sleeping bags, air mattresses and chairs to festival-goers. Maes says:
“It’s not only about reducing the huge carbon footprint…
