This pirate crew is festival hopping to claim an unlikely booty - trash. The Waste Naughts and Trash Pirates are a collective of environmental activists tackling the litter created by attendees at large festivals and events, which can amount to up to 100 tonnes a day. To eliminate waste responsibly, they sort through heaps of scrap to decipher what can be recycled and composted. With their enthusiasm to leave the vicinity as it was once found and educate others about managing their own waste, the Trash Pirates never go unnoticed. Visit facebook.com/trashpirates/ and follow @wastenaughtofficial on Instagram to see the impact they’re making. Footage by Moon Mandel was used in the creation of this film.
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