Sustainability focus and goals

Event area

• Family friendly festival
• Free entry to the entire area
• Important key words: collaboration, inclusion, equality, locally produced, minimize the use of plastic
• The event area is decorated with recycled materials as far as possible
• Reuse of materials from Sail Åland 2021: signs, blankets, etc.
• Sustainable activities, which can be reused
• Water stations
• Dustbins, sorting and emptying
• Use of existing buildings

Availability

• Physical - all visitors can get around the area and participate in activities
• Social - all visitors feel welcome and treated with respect
• Technical - sound systems, information on the web, etc

Security

• Safety for all
• Security planning
• First Aid in collaboration with the Red Cross
• Cooperation with the rescue service, the hospital, the border guard and the maritime rescue
• The police have been informed about our project
• Contacts with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defence

Food and drinks

• "Bring your own waterbottle" - tap branded event (Kranmärkt)
• Information about what food is served (origin, allergies, content, etc.)
• Vegetarian options
• Prioritize locally and locally produced goods
• Use environmentally friendly disposable items
• Leftover food → crew center, ships, local food bank, etc

These are only a few of our focus points for sustainability that is most visible for you as a visitor. We have several focus points also regarding volunteers, waste and recycling, communication, transport and renewable energy.

We strive to involve ships, volunteers and guests so that they also contribute to a sustainable event.

Evaluation

• How does the project affect Åland?
• Volunteers, vendors, visitors, partners, sponsors, Sail Training International and others.
• Measurable goals, e.g. economic, overnight stays.