Glastonbury revellers are trudging through fields awash with litter as the progressive festival’s eco-plan for music lovers to ‘leave no trace’ begins to unravel on the event’s final day.
Last night, festival-goers slammed the Somerset farm site as ‘disgusting’ and shamed their fellow attendees for chucking rubbish to the ground – sometimes just metres away from a bin.
The crowds were also accused of ignoring Glastonbury’s hard-hitting climate campaign which had asked every reveller to take its Green Pledge and vow not to drop waste.
The oath includes the lines ‘I will use the recycling bins correctly and not drop litter on the ground’ and ‘I will bag up my rubbish in the bin bag’.
And throughout the event Glastonbury has been keen to burnish its eco-activism credentials by holding an Extinction Rebellion march on Thursday and inviting broadcaster David Attenborough who addressed the masses on the Pyramid Stage this afternoon.
But festival-goers have claimed that this environmentalist drive has been left in tatters as reports of discarded cups, cans and old paper plates flood social media.
Last night festival-goers slammed the Somerset farm site as ‘disgusting’ and shamed their fellow attendees for chucking their rubbish to the ground – sometimes just metres away from a bin
Glastonbury revellers are trudging through fields awash with litter as the progressive festival’s plan for music lovers to ‘leave no trace’ begins to unravel on the event’s final day
People complained that their fellow music lovers were not respecting the clear-up campaign amid reports of strewn cups and cans flooding social media
The oath includes the lines ‘I will use the recycling bins correctly and not drop litter on the ground’ and ‘I will bag up my rubbish in the bin bag
Revellers took to social media to complain about the litter which was being strewn over the Somerset farmyard site
On Facebook, Jackie Lambert wrote: ‘I’m disgusted at the way people think it’s ok to throw their rubbish, the place is disgusting.’
Kylie Maisey said that ‘people are definitely not listening to leave no trace’ and Joe Gilmour wrote that ‘no-one’s listening to the spirit of Glastonbury’.
Britain cools down… but it’s still a roasting 82F!
Britain baked yesterday in soaring 91F temperatures after a Saharan Bubble swept across the UK and Europe.
Forecasters are predicting a ‘massive drop in temperature’ to finish the weekend – although conditions will remain warm.
A cooler UK will also be welcomed by many festival goers at Glastonbury today after 70 revellers were treated at the Somerset site after falling ill due to the hot weather.
Five people have so far died in the heatwave across the country.
It comes after the festival was rocked by a water shortage when showers were shut and people reported mammoth queues at drinking taps as temperatures soared to 82F.
The Somerset festival is notorious for attracting crowds of a more liberal persuasion, and on Thursday thousands marched in an Extinction Rebellion protest on the site in a climate rally.
But the masses have been branded hypocrites in light of pictures revealing the pigsty site, with Ronnie Charles writing on Facebook: ‘I thought Glastonbury revellers were the green environmental friendly type… We used to be.’
Lauren Scott wrote: ‘I have to say I’ve been really disappointed by the sheer amount of rubbish everywhere. It’s not hard to take it with you, there are bins all over the b****y place.’
Signing the Green Pledge was mandatory in order to register for festival tickets this year and forced people to commit to do their ‘duty’ to make sure the farmland is looked after.
It makes clear on the website: ‘With over 200,000 people visiting and working across this sprawling site, reducing the impact Glastonbury Festival has on its general environment is a huge task. And it is one which we are fiercely devoted to. But we simply can’t do it without you.
‘As well as accepting the Festival’s terms and conditions of entry when paying your balance, you were required to sign our ‘Love the Farm, Leave no Trace’ pledge.’
Revellers wake up on the fifth day of the Glastonbury Festival to closed showers in a bid to curb water use amid the weekend heatwave
Glastonbury has denied that there is a water shortage and has recommended that people bring soap to scrub themselves
Singer-songwriters Neneh Cherry and Lewis Capaldi supporting the WaterAid #accessdenied campaign at the final day of this year’s Glastonbury Festival
Festival-goers pack up and prepare to leave Worthy Farm as the Somerset music event draws to a close
Pictured: crowds go wild as Miley Cyrus performs on the Pyramid stage during day five of the festival
At one point, a reveller crowdsurfed near the Pyramid stage while lying on top of an inflatable flamingo
Charlotte Fitton wrote: ‘It’s mine and my sister’s first time at Glasto and we are really surprised how many people just leave their rubbish everywhere.
‘We have really stuck to the ‘leave no trace’ mantra but can’t believe how many people don’t care. I was actually laughed at for putting my rubbish back in my bag!
‘I think you should be responsible for your own rubbish – people would have something to say if somebody was dumping rubbish in their garden!’
Environmentalist Sir David Attenborough will make a special appearance on the Pyramid Stage today, Glastonbury has announced.
The festival tweeted: ‘We’re incredibly pleased to announce that Sir David Attenborough will be making a special appearance on the Pyramid Stage at around 2.45pm today. Don’t miss it!’.
This morning, revellers woke up to closed showers as the organisers’ bid to curb water usage continued into its second day amid soaring temperatures.
Sunburnt revellers trudge through the farmyard campsite on the final day of the Glastonbury festival in Somerset
A man dressed in a gold one-piece and sporting a Ziggy Stardust lightning bolt lies on the grass during the event
A group haul their belongings from the campsite as many revellers begin to exit Worthy Farm and head home as temperatures drop
One festivalgoer looked delighted as the sun beat down over the crowd who were covered in confetti
Some festival-goers claimed that some showers were open in Tom’s Field and Love’s Field but photographs show several blocks taped off.
Glastonbury has insisted that it is not suffering from a water shortage but that the baking weather is increasing the demand for fluids.
In a statement yesterday, it said: ‘There is not a water shortage at this year’s Glastonbury. Our supply is running as normal.
‘As always in hot weather, demand for water has increased, so we have put in place the usual restrictions on staff / guest showers and the limited number of public showers.’
There have been 96 crimes recorded at Glastonbury Festival so far, a drop of 42% compared to the 166 at this point in the 2017 event.
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One reveller painted a British flag on her face using glitter as she watched Years & Years perform on the Pyramid stage
Others took a break from the entertainment to lie down in hammocks during the hot weather today
A total of 67 of the 96 offences have been thefts, compared to 90 at the Somerset site two years ago.
Avon and Somerset Police said drug offences had fallen by 64 per cent, with 13 recorded this year in contrast to 36 at the last event.
The rest of the offences were described as criminal damage, public order and vehicle offences and low-level assaults. A spokesman confirmed that 16 people had been arrested.
Last night, The Killers brought the curtain down on Glastonbury’s penultimate day with a memorable performance featuring stunning guest appearances.
And tonight, The Cure will close out the festival after performances from Vampire Weekend, Miley Cyrus and Kylie.
