Showering at a music festival is rarely glamorous. Sometimes it means cold water, long queues and limited space. Still, once the music fades, washing the sweat and mud away feels great. But wait, do you realise that taking a shower has an impact beyond the tap?

When you use soap, shampoo or shower gel at a festival, everything you rinse off runs straight into the local soil or water systems. With thousands of people acting similarly, chemical discharge can create a serious environmental load. One simple way to lower the impact is to choose products with the EU Ecolabel.

EU Ecolabel is on the same wavelength as you

The EU Ecolabel is a label you can trust. It is used across Europe to highlight products that meet strict environmental criteria. They include personal care products like soap, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. When the small green flower logo ends up in your shopping basket, you play it safe: the product is good for you and the environment.

EU Ecolabel-certified body wash, shampoo, and soap are designed to break down easily after use. They contain fewer harmful substances and help limit pollution. Their formulas are tested to make sure they are both effective and safer for the environment.

In addition to toiletries, the EU Ecolabel also appears on many other goods including textiles like towels and clothing, made with lower emissions and manufactured to last. They are a smart pick if you want to pack light while staying dry and comfortable.

Hospitality and all that jazz

Booking a hotel or setting up camp? Choose EU Ecolabel-certified accommodation, where sustainability guidelines cover everything from water and energy use to waste separation and cleaning. That way, your post-festival shower can feel good and do good at the same time.

The next time you pack for a festival, don’t forget one essential thing: the EU Ecolabel. Whether it’s your shampoo, your shoes, your detergent, your T-shirt, or even where you sleep, the EU Ecolabel helps you choose goods and services that work well and waste less, from the first beat to the final encore.

Looking for a place to stay?

From fun hostels (Stayokay ) in the Netherlands to seaside resorts in Italy, Spain and Romania, such as Le Calette , Es Bauló Petit Hotel , Hotel Saturn , family-run campsites in Denmark and France like La détente and Soenderballe or a rural experience in Koivuniemenherra no matter how you travel, there’s a perfect fit for you.

Wherever you travel across Europe, EU Ecolabel-certified accommodation helps you enjoy your trip while reducing your environmental footprint.