Chris Mastricci describes himself as a “runaway litter picker that refused to put usable humanitarian aid into a skip”. In response to hesitation from festivals to allow large-scale reclamation efforts, he co-founded F WRD ( www.f-wrd.co.uk Festival Waste Reuse and Diversion ) to help divert as much ‘waste’ from events towards those who are most in need, such as homeless people and refugees. He co-founded Eco Warriorz to focus on increasing audience engagement with waste management in campsites during events, and is keen to see the power of engagement explored and utilised in the events industry. Chris has been awarded Fellowships with the Churchill Fellowship, The School for Social Entrepreneurs and The Royal Society of Arts for his work.