Newhaven, East Sussex — May 2026
Bell Tent Sussex, the UK's leading family-run bell tent specialist based in Newhaven, East Sussex, has announced a significant milestone in its ongoing environmental mission — the verified recovery of 269,130 plastic bottles from coastal environments worldwide, alongside the planting of 36 trees through certified reforestation projects.
The figures, independently verified and publicly reported through Bell Tent Sussex's partnership with environmental impact platform Greenspark, mark 30 consecutive months of earth-positive operation for the business since joining the programme in January 2024.

A Business Built Around the Outdoors — Committed to Protecting It
Bell Tent Sussex has operated from Newhaven on the East Sussex coast since 2010, supplying premium SGS-certified canvas bell tents to over 10,000 customers across the UK — from first-time campers and families to professional glamping site operators, wedding venues, and festival organisers including Glastonbury and the Isle of Wight Festival.
The business's environmental commitment stems directly from its relationship with the Sussex coastline. For every bell tent sold, Bell Tent Sussex collects 1kg of plastic waste from the Sussex coast. That plastic is processed through a local clean waste-to-energy centre rather than going to landfill. The energy generated is returned to the community — electricity sent to the national grid and hot water used for network heating in the local area.
Commenting on the milestone, the Bell Tent Sussex team said:
"We have grown up around this coastline. It is where our customers camp, swim, and spend time outdoors — and it is why we do what we do. The 269,130 plastic bottles recovered is not a number we planned for when we started. It is the result of doing something small and consistent every single day. We are proud of it and we are not stopping."

Greenspark Partnership — Verified Impact at Scale
Bell Tent Sussex joined Greenspark — a certified B Corp environmental impact platform used by businesses committed to transparent, evidence-based sustainability — in January 2024. Every action funded through the partnership is independently verified and published in a publicly accessible quarterly ledger.
The 269,130 plastic bottles recovered have been collected through Greenspark's partnership with Plastic Bank, a programme that simultaneously removes ocean-bound plastic from coastal communities and provides meaningful income to the vulnerable communities who collect it. The programme operates in regions where plastic pollution and economic hardship intersect most severely, creating a dual social and environmental benefit from every kilogram of plastic recovered.
The 36 trees planted through the partnership form part of the EarthLungs Reforestation Project, focused on mangrove restoration — one of the most carbon-efficient forms of reforestation available. Those trees represent 144 square metres of forest area and an estimated 0.331 tonnes of CO2 sequestered per year.
To put the plastic recovery figures in context: the 269,130 plastic bottles recovered are equivalent to 1.346 million disposable coffee cups worth of plastic saved from the waste stream, 518 bathtubs full of plastic bottles removed from coastal environments, and 10.765 million plastic straws taken out of circulation.
Bell Tent Sussex's full verified impact record is publicly available at public.getgreenspark.com/1706083033207/bell-tent-sussex.

The Bigger Picture
Bell Tent Sussex's environmental programme reflects a broader shift in how UK outdoor businesses are approaching sustainability. Rather than purchasing carbon offsets or making unverified environmental claims, Bell Tent Sussex has built a measurable, transparent commitment into the commercial model of the business itself — one where every product sold generates a direct, verified environmental outcome.
The business has plans to deepen its community involvement in coastal clean-up activity across East Sussex, giving customers and the local community a direct, hands-on way to contribute to the same mission. Updates will be shared through the Bell Tent Sussex video gallery and social channels.

About Bell Tent Sussex
Bell Tent Sussex is the UK's leading family-run specialist in premium canvas bell tents, luxury glamping structures, and outdoor event tents. Based in Newhaven, East Sussex, the business has served over 10,000 customers since 2010 across personal camping, glamping, weddings, festivals, and commercial outdoor events. Every tent in the range is SGS-certified, backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty, and available with next-day UK delivery across the UK. Bell Tent Sussex is a Greenspark verified earth-positive business.
Website: https://belltentsussex.co.uk/
Phone: 01323 401400
Email: [email protected]
Address: Newhaven, East Sussex