Dutch brand KarTent is bringing its recyclable cardboard tents to festivals all over Europe this summer to reduce the wasteful practices of large-scale music events. With eco-consciousness growing, people want brands to help them reduce their plastic waste – even during weekends of excess.

No-frills airlines and hotel comparison sites have made it cheaper than ever to take a relaxing holiday, but do Britons ever consider the environmental cost of their travels? Canvas8 spoke to 15 people from across the UK to understand how they might cut their carbon footprint when going abroad.

The UK has become the first nation to declare a ‘climate emergency’, but will raising an alarmist tone inspire action? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Ezra Markowitz, a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, to learn how different types of eco messaging influence people’s behaviours.

With eco concerns on the rise, live music events are taking further steps to reduce their carbon emissions. A survey by the BBC suggests the biggest environmental impacts of festivals are festival-goers mode of transport and the use of plastic products, such as glitter and water bottles.