A year ago, the idea of a cardboard tent seemed like a highly unlikely, if not undesirable prospect for your temporary festival home. But following a successful trial, the Myhab is about to make its debut on the festival circuit.
Compared with pitching up your own tent, choosing a Myhab is in many ways a luxury option. They come pre-erected at various festival sites, including Reading, Leeds, Latitude, T in the Park and End of the Road festivals, and are fully waterproof, made from ultra tough recycled plastic and water proof cardboard.
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I have to admit I was a bit flummoxed when I saw this claim being made. Barbeques? Butterflies? Perhaps it's to do with making sure you don't singe their tiny wings as you cook your Linda McCartney bangers al-fresco style.
But no: what's important here is not where you place your barbie, but the charcoal you use on it. It turns out that a lot of the charcoal we burn in the UK comes from abroad, and this is bad for the environment in a nuber of ways. First, there's the carbon cost of transporting the stuff. But less obviously, choosing instead to use homegrown charcoal can also be beneficial to wildlife, as it's sourced from woods that are managed to provide habitat for butterflies and birds.
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Enjoy a 'picnic with a conscience' with this ecofabulous outdoor dining set that helps you reduce your impact on whatever beauty spot you choose to spread you mat on.
The set contains fully biodegradable and compostable plates, cups, glasses, cutlery and napkins, all kept together in a cute, jute bag you can also use for shopping. Every part of the set comes from sustainable plant sources and is ethically produced Choose between a 4-person and 8-person set.
From £16.99 at Nigel's Eco Store
Literally, that is! If you're brave enough to set up camp somewhere so remote that showering the conventional way isn't an option, then this little pouch will provide you with the relative luxury of a hot wash, using the suns rays to warm the water.
Simply fill the pouch with water (it takes a generous 20 litres), leave it in a sunny spot and give it three hours to warm. Once it's ready, the solar shower will let you freshen up in comfort. £8.99 at Ethical Superstore.
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Into extreme sports? Unfortunately, with the demand for new products, urge to travel to new spots, and need to keep wind, rain, snow and waterproof, surfers, snowboarders and skaters have to admit they've got a pretty high carbon footprint.
But admitting exactly what each of us, as individuals, contribute is the vital first step; Patagonia, already known as a pioneering eco friendly company, started by a passionate surfer, is leading the way with it's latest project - The Footprint Chronicles.
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Camping doesn't get much more stylish than this, and if you're heading to one of the festivals this summer you'll be the envy of many a camper in one of these terrific tepees!
The four-person Monkey Puzzle family tent (pictured) costs £149.99 and has been designed by queen of style Celia Birtwell, as part of a range of fabulous products for 'glampers' to go on sale in Millets from 14th April. Other al-fresco accessories with Celia's signature prints include a smaller dome tent, printed wellies, golf umbrellas and a melamine crockery set that will make your festival experience a highly civilised affair.
Related: Registered for Glastonbury? It's time to think tents...
We like Shiny things around here, and all the better if they don't create any noxious gases to do their 'thing'.
The Firewinder ticks all boxes: taking the virtues of a spiralling, pretty wind chime or lantern, it harnesses the power of the wind to provide a sparkling glow for your garden. Simply attach it to a tree, roof terrace or wall using its hanging kit and wait for the wind to blow. The stronger the wind, the faster the spin and the greater the intensity of the light. I can see this going down a storm at small festivals and campsites this summer (but don't take that too literally, as using it in a real storm would not be good for your new toy, even though it can withstand strong winds of up to 40mph!)
Follow the jump for a video of the Firewinder in action.
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A year ago, the idea of a cardboard tent seemed like a highly unlikely, if not undesirable prospect for your temporary festival home. But following a successful trial, the Myhab is about to make its debut on the festival circuit. 
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