Green
Sustainable development has been at the heart of WE LOVE GREEN since its creation. In fact, it is the very purpose of our association, which was set up in 2011: “To develop and promote eco-citizenship and raise awareness of sustainable development, by designing, producing and organising artistic events in the field of live performance”.
The aim of WE LOVE GREEN is to raise public awareness of the issues surrounding sustainable development, in an original context that will arouse people’s curiosity.
See Our politics of sustainable development
At the same time, WE LOVE GREEN is a laboratory for experimenting with and developing eco-responsible solutions, innovations and working methods for the events and live performance sectors.
This work is collective:
- it is deployed in all our processes: charters, general purchasing conditions, contracts, etc.
- it engages all our stakeholders: the public, volunteers, service providers, partners, artists, restaurants and speakers
- it involves all the festival’s teams and departments: management, programming, communications, partnerships, administration, production and, of course, sustainable development.
It is part of a continuous improvement process. Every year, we carry out a number of audits, measurements and assessments that provide us with data and the keys to year-on-year improvement:
- ISO 20121 audit, the international standard for “responsible management systems applied to the event industry”: WE LOVE GREEN was certified ISO 20121 in June 2023.
- Assessments by British NGO A Greener Future
- Carbon footprint with the support of the British NGO A Greener Future
OUR COMMITMENTS
Circularity
To limit production and waste, we reduce our use of resources (no single-use plastic, returnable water bottles, reusable tableware), we reuse existing materials (circular scenography, donations to charities or recycling centers), and we recycle unavoidable waste (15 separate streams sent for recycling).
In 2024, 78% of the 130 tons of waste (including 100 tons of litter and urine) produced at the festival will have been recycled.
Food
Catering is a fully-fledged program of the festival.
- A 100% vegetarian festival open to all since 2023, which has reduced the carbon footprint of the food sector at the festival by seven times.
- A selection of 50 artisan restaurateurs with a strict charter: seasonal, local products, at least 50% sustainable or organic farming
- Verification of charter compliance by Ecotable, through an audit of all the restaurant invoices.
Sustainable beverage offering, 95% of drinks are produced in France and 80% within 200km.
Energy
Each year, WE LOVE GREEN works like a laboratory.
- Complementing the electricity grid (75% of the festival’s energy mix with 100% renewable contract), test innovations each year : solar, green hydrogen, second-generation bio-fuel generators made from green waste battery packs.
- Monitoring : consumption readings to optimize installations in following years.
- Consumption Reduction : power limits set into artist contracts (maximum number of kWh supplied for both lighting and video), billing restaurants, and partners based on their consumption.
Water
In order to limit the use of water, dry toilets and seated or standing urinals are available everywhere. With 290,000 urinals used over the 3 days, nearly 1,450,000 liters of drinking water were saved compared to the use of a conventional system.
It is required for our service providers to use all Ecocert-certified cleaning products at a minimum.
OUR ASSOCIATIONS 2026
Since its inception, the festival has partnered with dedicated organizations, whether they focus on environmental or social causes. This is an opportunity to shine a light on issues that are close to our hearts by offering these agents of change valuable visibility and, in some cases, financial support through your donations.
Pollinis
POLLINIS is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting pollinating insects and all living things.
Oxfam
Oxfam France is an international development organization that mobilizes citizens to fight poverty.
Utopia
Utopia 56 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to humanitarian aid, civic engagement, and the defense of the rights of people in exile and migration.
Surfrider Fondation
The Surfrider Foundation fights against pollution, particularly plastic waste, and raises public awareness about the impacts of climate change on coastlines.
Entourage
The Entourage organization helps people reconnect with isolated individuals living in precarious circumstances.
Coexister
Coexister is a youth and community education movement that offers young people aged 15 to 35 the opportunity to have a positive experience with interfaith diversity.
La Fondation pour le Logement
The Foundation for Housing for the Disadvantaged, formerly known as the Abbé Pierre Foundation, has been fighting against housing insecurity and substandard housing for nearly 35 years.
Prevention
WE LOVE GREEN partners with specialized organizations focused on risk prevention at festivals and combating gender-based and sexual violence and harassment to ensure you have a safe festival experience. In 2025, the organizations that partnered with us on risk prevention and reduction at festivals and the fight against gender-based and sexual violence and harassment were:
En avant toute(s)
Let’s all join the fight to end violence in all types of relationships—against women, young people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The organization works to prevent violence by raising awareness about gender equality and healthy relationships. It also supports victims of violence through the chat and video services available at commentonsaime.fr.
The LGBTQIA+ Center
The LGBTQIA+ Center is a welcoming space that offers support, a listening ear, and resources, dedicated to advancing LGBTQIA+ rights, combating discrimination, and providing personalized support. Visit them to discuss LGBTQIA+ issues, prevention, awareness, and harm reduction in party settings.
SAFER
The Safer program is in place throughout the festival. It allows anyone—whether a witness or a victim—to report any incident of violence or gender-based or sexual harassment during the festival via the app, so that volunteers can intervene.
Fêtez Clairs
Fêtez Clairs brings together several organizations specializing in prevention at festivals and events. Come meet their teams to learn about the issues surrounding risky substance use and sexual health.
Avenir Santé
Avenir Sante is committed to promoting youth health and empowering young people to take charge of their health and make their own choices. Visit their prevention booths and outreach teams to talk about hearing and sexual health!
Maison bulle
Maison Bulle provides a calm environment designed to support people experiencing emotional or sensory overload in situations that are often highly intense. The tent is run by trained volunteers: healthcare and mental health professionals, peers in recovery, and individuals knowledgeable about these issues.
Bottle deposit and return organizations
Des associations se chargeront de récupérer ta vaisselle consignée. Tu pourras également choisir de leur reverser le montant de ta consigne afin de soutenir leurs actions.
Soul Food
For more than eight years now, Soul Food has been supporting unaccompanied minors and young adults through a carefully curated and socially conscious arts and culture program.
Dons solidaires
The Dons Solidaires organization works to build a more just and inclusive society by helping 1.2 million people in need regain access to new everyday items that are essential to their dignity.
La sauge
For the past 11 years, La SAUGE (the Society for Generous and Committed Urban Agriculture) has been guided by a strong conviction: to make agricultural knowledge accessible to as many people as possible, in order to better prepare our society to face today’s environmental challenges.
Surfrider Fondation
The Surfrider Foundation fights against pollution, particularly plastic waste, and raises public awareness about the impacts of climate change on coastlines.
Recovery of unsold food
Le chainons manquant
Since 2014, Le Chaînon Manquant has been working to combat food waste and food insecurity in Paris and its inner suburbs. Every day, our volunteers use refrigerated trucks to collect fresh surplus food from food service businesses and distribute it on a just-in-time basis to nearby charitable organizations, based on their needs.
Backyard
Fair core
Combining breath, movement, and music, these yoga sessions invite you to awaken your body and mind in the unique energy of We Love Green. Participants will practice on eco-friendly mats from fair.core, designed to combine comfort, stability, and a commitment to sustainability.
Kawa
On a given topic, two groups are invited to share their views and discuss them together. This activity allows participants to engage in a respectful debate on a divisive issue, hear perspectives different from their own, and develop their critical thinking skills and knowledge of social issues!
A Deep Dive into the Little-Known World of Pollinators
Through educational activities, discover the wide variety of these insects—which are essential to ecosystems—and learn about practical ways to protect them.
Vibration du Silence
DJ RodLouis offers a unique experience. An immersive, gentle, and accessible electronic music experience where you take the time to slow down, listen, and feel. A simple moment to reconnect with yourself, with others, and with what unfolds in silence.
SECURITY INFORMATION
Safety Info
Stop by the info/prevention booth to learn about risks at parties, pick up prevention materials, and talk to the organizations on site:
Are you feeling uncomfortable, being harassed, or witnessing a situation?
- Report it via the Safer app: a trained volunteer will come to assist you discreetly.
- Ran out of battery? At the bar, ask for “Angela”: it’s a code word to alert the team without putting yourself in danger. You’re never alone!
Remember to protect your ears:
Free earplugs are available at the info desk and at the bars!