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Netizens not happy with Coldplay’s PH concert wristband return at only 87%

by Deanna Macaranas

PUBLISHED ON January 23, 2024

Only 87% of wristbands were returned during Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour” in the country.

Japan had the greatest percentage of bracelet returns ranking at 97%, with Denmark coming in second at 96%.

With the intention of reducing their Carbon Footprint–every Coldplay concert features Xylobands or reusable LED wristbands. These wristbands were distributed to attendees and had to be given back at the end of the concert.

Meanwhile, as the announcement of low wristband return became public, many netizens and concertgoers expressed their dismay on X.

One netizen expressed his perspective regarding the situation.

May leaderboard pala ‘yung mga nagsauli ng recyclable wristbands sa Coldplay concert, 87% ang Pilipinas. Tapos may nag-post sa TikTok na “sorry naiuwi ko”. Yung mga comment, “87% mataas na nga yan eh” at “Nako, aawayin ka ng mga matitino kasi di mo sinauli”. Ang akin lang, kahit*
— Da #AngatBuhay (@MilesHalter) January 21, 2024

An X user stated that the wristbands should be returned as part of Coldplay’s sustainability.

reusable, plant-based LED wristbands should be returned after the concert as part of Coldplay sustainability concert.
— 파위 (@__pauii) January 22, 2024

A user explained on how Coldplay is advocating for environmental efforts by recycling wristbands.

But it wasn't a souvenir on the first place. Also, coldplay is advocating environmental efforts and recycling the wristbands for the next stop if one of them. If you have actually been to a con, not all hive souvenirs away. The souvenir for this con is the badge/pin.
— annepanman (@amimskims) January 21, 2024

Meanwhile an X user stated on how he wish the wristband had GPS tracker.

I really wish concert wristbands have a GPS location tracker so all those coldplay wristband snatchers’ addresses can be posted online 😁🙏
— Miguel Markle (@MiguelMarkle) January 21, 2024