Did you know?

Glyndebourne is committed to an energy-saving programme which reflects Glyndebourne’s long-term desire to ultimately become carbon neutral.

Here are a few of the steps being taken to reduce Glyndebourne’s impact on the environment, following the recommendations of a Carbon Trust study:

  • Low energy lighting and a gas fired condensing boiler have been installed
  • Energy saving changes have been made to the air conditioning system
  • Increased use of recycled paper
  • A paper baler has been installed to improve the recycling of all waste paper, cardboard and plastic
  • Toilet flushes have been adjusted to save water
  • 70% of garden waste is currently used for compost
  • As for many years, a bus service has been made available to staff and opera-goers to and from Lewes train station