Our Commitment to Sustainability

Not just on screen — but in everything we do.

At LandxSea, sustainability isn’t just a theme we programme — it’s a value we live. From festival planning to print design, catering to carbon tracking, we aim to reduce our environmental footprint and show what's possible when creativity meets climate care.

We want audiences to walk away from our events feeling not only inspired, but empowered to make everyday choices that support a healthier planet.


Our Core Commitments

Here’s what we prioritise behind the scenes and on the ground:

  • Zero Waste: We design our events to avoid landfill waste, prioritising reusable, recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable materials. No single-use plastic, ever.
  • Local Sourcing: We work with local suppliers whenever possible to reduce transport emissions and support our community.
  • Plant-Based Food: Our hospitality is mostly plant-based and, whenever possible, sourced from local farms and caterers who share our values. Less carbon, more flavour.
  • Conscious Travel: We encourage low- or zero-carbon travel — by train, bike, foot, or bus — for audiences, guests, and our own team.

Behind the Scenes

  • Our core team works remotely, minimising travel.
  • When we meet in person, we prioritise public transport — and thanks to Montrose’s direct train links to cities like Edinburgh, Glasgow, and even London, that’s easy to do.
  • We source materials locally whenever possible, and design everything to be reused or recycled.

Low-Waste Marketing

  • We favour digital-first outreach, reducing the need for print.
  • When we do print, we use recycled paper, local vendors, and smart designs:
    • Our 2024 programme was a fold-out map — no glue, no staples.
    • Our vinyl banners are reused each year, with new dates stitched on by hand. (Can you spot the updated panel below?)

Festival banner


At Our Events

Our venue partner, the Montrose Playhouse, is a community-owned cinema and arts hub that shares our sustainability goals — from energy efficiency to waste management.

Zero Waste in Practice

  • All event decor and materials are reused, rented, or made from sustainable content.
  • Composting and recycling stations are provided across the venue, with clear signage.
  • We work with vendors to ensure all serving ware is compostable or washable.

Sustainable Catering

  • Our hospitality events feature locally sourced, plant-forward menus, whenever possible.
  • No single-use serving ware, and we take active steps to reduce food waste.

Eco Fair

Our Eco Fair connects festival-goers with local green businesses, groups, and initiatives. From upcycled crafts to climate action signups, it’s a hands-on way to meet the people making change happen in Angus — and take something home beyond a goodie bag.


Travel & Carbon Savings

We work hard to minimise air travel and support lower-carbon alternatives for all our guests.

Guest travel 2024Guest Travel in 2024

  • 39% travelled by train, saving approx. 675 kg CO₂e
  • 18% walked or cycled to the venue = zero emissions
  • 0 UK mainland air travellers — our Air Travel Policy worked
  • Guests from Vancouver, California, and Melbourne joined virtually for Q&As

Guest Travel Emissions

  • Train: 206 kg
  • Car: 464 kg
  • Domestic flights: 499 kg
  • Short-haul: 779 kg
  • Long-haul: 807 kg
  • Bus: 3 kg
  • Total = 2,758 kg CO₂e / 18,832 km / 30 guests

That’s equivalent to just 3 months of the average UK resident’s carbon footprint.
(Source: Creative Climate Tools)

Audience Travel in 2024

  • 37% of attendees walked or cycled
  • 23% used public transport, mainly trains
  • We promoted greener options across all communications

Always Evolving

Sustainability is not a checkbox — it’s a continuous journey.

We’re always looking to improve:

  • Using less energy and more efficient systems
  • Adopting new green technologies
  • Building deeper partnerships with local environmental organisations

We welcome ideas and feedback from everyone who joins us — because we believe festivals can model what a better future looks like.

Got a suggestion? Drop us a note →

 

Photo: Graham Black