The (single-use plastic) egg on Electric Picnic’s face

Electric Picnic had a plethora of bins for plastics and compostable waste, but its litter-strewn aftermath showed that we are all more than a little environmentally illiterate, argues Joyce Fegan

Electric Picnic had all the makings of a socially responsible, forward-thinking festival. Between its seemingly infinite programme of events and the diverse, left-leaning crowd it attracted — it would give you hope for the future.