05/10/2022
In 2017, Coldplay pledged not to tour until they could do so in a more sustainable way.
Now, after 5 years of planning, they’ve come back bigger and better than ever. They have looked at every area of the tour, aiming to make it as eco-friendly as possible:
• Their dancefloor will generate electricity when fans jump up and down.
• The rest of the electricity will come from fan power, solar energy, recycled cooking oil and mains power from 100% renewable sources.
• The tour itinerary will minimise air travel, with sustainable aviation fuel used where flying is unavoidable
• The LED wristbands worn by audience members will be made from 100% compostable, plant-based materials and will be reused every night
• Venues will be asked to use best environmental practices like installing aerated taps and low-flushing toilets to prevent water wastage
• The set will be built with materials picked for their environmental credentials, like bamboo
• Effects like lasers and lighting have been modified to be more energy efficient
• An app will let fans plan their journeys to and from the show with lowest possible emissions.
• Finally… they will also plant a tree for every ticket sold.
We would love to see more world-famous bands and artists follow in their footsteps and use more sustainable ways to tour… What do you think?
photo at rougerocket.
