Bring your own refillable water bottle and reusable coffee cup

Bring your own Tupperware, a fork and a spoon from home to take on tour with you

A resealable bag of washing powder brought from home is a tour essential

Bring your own refillable bottles of shampoo/conditioner and a dish of soap from home - a great way to reduce plastic waste on the road

Try using shampoo and deodorant bars and reusable make up pads

Take a small hand towel from home to use in dressing rooms

Check the environmental policy of hotels and B&Bs where you’ll be staying.

Go paperless and plastic-free for your travel cards and receipts as much as possible

Do you really need a paper copy of the script? Worth asking yourself the question!

Always carry a reusable shopping bag with you

Locate recycling facilities over the route of the tour

Prep and bring along your own in-house recycling system

Look into using ultra-low-emissions touring vehicles

Support audiences to use public transport

Check if the suppliers you’re using have sound environmental policies

Use www.set-exchange.co.uk

Are you really in a hurry? Consider this when planning travel options

Take fewer and longer trips when flying (and only flying when necessary)

Carry your own set of headphones

If you’re staying in hotels, order from a menu to reduce food-waste from buffets