Take a look at all the exciting objectives we were able to accomplish last year, from our carbon neutral footprint to our transport initiatives all the way to our recycling plans and biodegradable materials used.

- To offset the carbon footprint of the festival, 250 trees were planted in the developing community of Koringberg, in the Swartland District. This community was most in need of greening and upliftment initiatives.

- 20 tons (150 cubic meters) of waste was collected. Of that, 19.32 tons was recycled.
This included 9 tons of tin, 1.2 tons of PET (plastic bottles and the like), 420 kg cardboard and 8.7 tons of glass.

- A conscious cinema screened films and documentaries covering environmental and social issues. This cinema and the Hemporium stall were powered using wind and solar power and all lighting showcased the latest in LED technology.

- Green power in the form of bio-diesel generators powered most of the festival, the bio-diesel was produced prior to the festival from used vegetable oil collected from participating festival restaurants

- 100% biodegradable soaps and shampoos were supplied to all festival goers in the showers and biodegradable detergents were supplied to all festival restaurants. Participating restaurants also used 100% biodegradable food packaging.

- All Festival merchandise was produced from environmentally friendly hemp fabric and all tickets were printed on 100% hemp paper.

- The festival magazine was printed on Sappi Triple Green paper and all posters and flyers were printed on fully recycled paper.

- The venue, Cloof Wine Estate, is a biodiversity champion, contributing to the re-growth of indigenous fauna and flora unique to that area.

- 39 cyclists participated in an official carbon neutral cycle trip, which gave them a 50% discount on the ticket and raised awareness about green transport as well as contributing to reducing the festivals carbon footprint.

- 2 festival goers literally walked the distance and walked to Rocking the Daisies, further creating awareness of the natural flora up the West Coast and reducing carbon footprints.

- Overall, as the organisers, the biggest achievement was the awareness created through all of these initiatives combined and what lasting positive long-term effects we have created.