Now that’s a sales pitch! Bosses at Decathlon promise to fully refund festival punters who return their tents rather than abandoning them
- The offer comes because 250,000 tents end up in landfill during music festivals every year
Festival goers who return their tents rather than leave them behind will receive a full refund, a retailer has promised.
Decathlon bosses are bidding for their most popular tents during the music festival season from now until September 13. About 250,000 tents end up in landfill every year.
The retailer, which has 50 locations nationwide, guarantees a full refund in the form of a gift voucher that you can spend in store, even after use at a festival.
Decathlon bosses are bidding on their most popular marquees during the music festival season from now until September 13. Festival goers sit among their tents at the 2021 Latitude Festival
The retailer, which has 50 locations nationwide, guarantees a full refund in the form of a gift voucher that you can spend in store, even after use at a festival. Festival goers at the 2021 Latitude Festival
Ten tents are covered, with the most expensive tent for which Decathlon will provide a refund being a four-person model costing £119. Returned tents are cleaned and resold to extend their lifespan and reduce single-use consumption.
It comes after the company introduced a pilot project last year that only covered the £29.99 Quechua MH100 two-person tent.
Chris Allen, Sustainability Leader at Decathlon UK, said: ‘We’re relaunching the No Tent Left Behind campaign with the largest Tent Pledge following last year’s success.
‘100 percent of the tents returned in 2023 were refurbished and resold through Decathlon’s Second Life program.
Ten tents are covered, with the most expensive tent for which Decathlon will provide a refund being a four-person model costing £119. The audience gathers on the Pyramid Stage in Glastonbury
“We want to make an even bigger impact and encourage our customers to choose sustainable habits while having fun. We remain committed to reducing our impact on the environment and hope our customers will be inspired to do the same.”
Broadcaster Jo Whiley said: ‘Like all music and festival lovers, I’m excited about the fantastic line-up of artists I’ll be seeing during this year’s festival season.
Decathlon’s ‘No Tent Left Behind’ campaign is a great reminder to festival goers to ensure they enjoy their experience, but in a sustainable way. By doing this you can even earn money to shop for your next adventure!’
