At DGTL it’s our mission to be one of the most sustainable events in the world. We believe it’s important to take care of the planet while still providing an enjoyable festival experience for you, our visitor. To achieve this, we take concrete measures to significantly decrease our environmental impact. During DGTL Amsterdam 2024, we engage in various sustainability initiatives.
ENERGY
We work with a smart energy plan, ensuring all energy during our events comes from renewable sources. That’s not all, during DGTL Amsterdam 2024, we will implement a hydrogen generator. We feature the hydrogen generators, specifically the Watermeln unit, at our festival to test their viability. The aim is to accelerate the use of hydrogen generators at other festivals in North Holland, to conduct research and to develop an environmental impact tool. We want to visualize our impact in energy to demonstrate what hydrogen can offer compared to the diesel generator.
FOOD
Food waste is prevented, residual flows are reused at the highest value, and our food court is completely meat-free, offering delicious plant-based dishes. In a circular festival approach, we utilize reusable tableware to eliminate waste, saving over 5 tons. Additionally, key facts highlight the environmental impact of livestock farming, emphasizing the importance of plant-based alternatives.
WATER & SANITATION
Water from the IJ, instead of drinkable water, is used to flush toilets at our festival. We implement a circular sanitation system at our events, converting urine to greywater to extract nutrients and reduce drinking water use. The project aims to create a circular nutrient cycle, demonstrating the decentralized conversion of urine into fertilizers and irrigation water.
MOBILITY
Traveling to DGTL? We stimulate traveling to DGTL environmentally friendly, but at the same time acknowledge the challenges when traveling long distances. Together with SKYNRG, we created a compensation tool where you can replace conventional fuel with sustainable aviation fuel. Our artists also compensate for their travels, we encourage you to join this collective effort and do the same.
INNOVATION & DEVELOPMENT
The ‘Groen & Inclusief Voorwaarts’ project, led by Stichting Innofest, Oerol, The Revolution Foundation and DGTL, aims to foster up to 7 innovative sustainability and inclusivity projects. By combining resources, experiences, and expertise, the initiative supports practical tests at festivals, fostering resilience and progress in the cultural sector. The innovations will converge at a central point on the festival site, creating an innovative and inspiring Living Lab. Picture a dynamic space where these innovative ideas for creating safe(r) dance floors come to life, surrounded by an atmosphere that sparks creativity and engagement. This unique setting serves not only to inform but also to captivate our audience, encouraging active participation in our ongoing initiatives.