Use alternatives to glitter

Glitter is similar to a tattoo in the way that once it's there, you are never getting rid of it. It gets stuck in between the crevices of your car, lives in the roots of your hair forever, and hides the threads of your carpet forever. If thousands of people are wearing this pesky plastic in one place, it is bound to stick to everything in sight. Pounds of glitter reside in the remains of your favorite music festival's location. Instead of polluting our planet with particles of sparkles, use biodegradable glitters made from fibers of a eucalyptus tree. Another alternative would be to make your own homemade glitter from salt and natural paint.

Bring a reusable water bottle

Let's be real. Festival food is expensive. A bottle of water alone is typically around $5. Save your money and bring a reusable water bottle for all weekend! If you don't have one readily available, the musical festival you are attending will most likely be selling them at the souvenir tent. These can be on the more expensive side but make for a cool keepsake while also preventing you from throwing old plastic bottles on the ground or in the trash.

Do not use the ground as your trash can

When you are listening to your favorite band, you tend to get lost in the moment. Enjoy your music and get lost, but not so lost that you forget where you are. This planet is your home. You wouldn't throw empty cups and food wrappers on your bedroom floor, so don't do it in an outdoor setting. Be conscious of where the trash cans are located so that you can quickly throw garbage away in between music sets and get right back to the fun. No one likes a litterbug.

Enjoy your experience at festivals. Soak up the happiness, see all of the colorful outfits, lose yourself in the music, but do not forget that these festivals take place in our environment. They are real places that must go back to normal after all of the fun. Do your share of taking care of our planet by following these simple tips.