Gary Barlow’s confetti cannon is the latest party product to come under the spotlight of what is proving to be an increasingly dedicated focus on putting an end to single-use plastics.
Following a recent concert at The Eden Project, the ex-Take That megastar Gary Barlow has promised not to use confetti cannons in the future after being criticised by environmental campaigners for firing the tiny pieces of plastic during his performance.
The apology followed criticism from Cornwall Against Single-Use Plastic, a campaign group, which said it was: “appalled to see plastic confetti littering the Eden Project fter your last gig there. What on earth was a plastic confetti cannon doing there? In a place such as the Eden, who are working so hard at getting rid of [single use] plastics.”
Gary tweeted his 4.5million-strong fanbase on twitter, saying; “Apologies to @edenproject for firing our confetti cannons. I hope this doesn’t mean we won’t be asked back? We’ve cancelled all ticker tape at outdoor shows because the reality is, beyond the effect it just turns into litter.”
