Environment

Environment

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Respect for the Land
Nature Regeneration

Water

One of our most precious resources. Conservation, recovery, and water treatment initiatives at Boomland include:

  • 2 wastewater treatment plants, with a capacity of up to 7,500 m3.
  • More than 200 drinking water points.
  • 100% compostable toilets, which do not require water use.
  • Planting of native trees, shrubs, and plants, which consume little water.
  • Communication campaigns on the topic of water.

Soil

For many years, we’ve developed methods to enrich the soil and provide what it needs to stay healthy. This is the foundation of an ecological path: working with Nature, never against it.

In 2006, we introduced compostable toilets for the first time (without water or chemicals, producing soil).

Since then, after many years of research, experiments, and applications, we’ve perfected the ideal compostable toilet model. Tailored for our ecosystem but applicable to any event or space.

Reforestation

This program started in 2015. Since then, we’ve planted over 1,000 trees and hundreds of shrubs.

Some of the tree species planted include: Acer monspessulanum, Acer pseudoplatanus, Alnus glutinosa, Betula pubescens, Castanea sativa, Celtis australis, Populus alba, Olea europaea var. sylvestris, Prunus avium and Quercus pyrenaica.

Energy

At Boomland, we use public grid energy most of the time.

In Portugal, between December 31 and January 1, 2023, 44,128 GWh of electricity were generated, of which 70.7% came from renewable sources.

Mobility

In 2023, we took another big step in managing the impact of human activities at nature-based festivals. We divided our footprint into three areas: one related to greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, another on actions in water systems, and a third on impact on biodiversity.

All events at Boomland are subject to carbon footprint measurement.

Packaging

A sustainability policy is applied to both the selection and participation of food vendors and Bazaar vendors, the Boom Festival and Being Gathering market, considering not only the materials of the products for sale but also their origin, production, and packaging.

Art and Creativity

Michelangelo’s statement applies to our vision of art: that it is a deep connection to the origin. Through art, we give meaning to the world. Art at Boomland is a bridge to our spiritual dimension.

Aesthetics create symbols that help us transcend while connecting us to our personal and social essences. At Boomland, you’ll find a wide variety of artistic expressions: large sculptures, interactive art, playful parks, artistic gardens, installations, water art, immersive environments, land art, digital art, and much more.

Art here is an adventure, a journey of discovery. It’s beauty and spirit; it’s a celebration.

Nutrition

Boomland is also a space for regeneration and body care, where nutrition plays a central role as a way to nourish and care for our community.

People from all over the world participate in our projects, so we strive to offer a wide variety of cuisines, from Mediterranean to Asian, vegan options or macrobiotic, Ayurvedic, gluten-free, dairy-free, among others.

Our food philosophy is conscious: we prioritize organic products, local or fair trade.

The use of biodegradable cutlery is mandatory.

Social Change

The Boom Karuna Project (created in 2014) was born as a way to redistribute part of the profits from the Boom Festival in support of humanitarian, environmental and social causes, both locally and internationally.

Currently, 1% of our EBITDA is donated to external organizations aligned with the organization’s core values.

To date, the Boom Karuna Project has contributed approximately €250,000 to various initiatives.

SUPPORTS IN 2025

  • Idanha-a-Nova Firefighters: Environmental and humanitarian action.
  • Doctors Without Borders (MSF): Humanitarian mission in Gaza.
  • Oxfam: Humanitarian mission in Gaza.
  • Ocean Alive Foundation: Protection and regeneration of marine ecosystems.

CONTINUED SUPPORT SINCE 2014

  • AERID: Support for children with physical disabilities.
  • Viola Beiroa Association: Preservation of regional musical heritage.
  • CERAS – Wildlife Recovery Center: Support for the construction of a wildlife hospital and the reintroduction of animals into their natural habitats.
  • Kosmicare Association: Risk reduction and psychedelic science.
  • Álvaro Carvalho Foundation: Medical support for the elderly in inland Portugal.
  • LAFIV: Community association of Idanha-a-Velha.
  • Sementes do Interior: Educational project in Idanha-a-Nova.

BOOM KARUNA IN AFRICA: SUPPORT FOR DIMIX MISSION
In 2019, on the beautiful island of São Tomé and Príncipe, the support materialized in the donation of a plastic recycling machine and the promotion of a series of educational workshops with local communities.