by Shane Henson — August 30, 2013—The U. S. Environmental Protection agency (EPA) is unveiling a new online Green Sports Resource Directory that the agency says can help teams, venues, and leagues at the professional or collegiate level on down save money and reduce carbon pollution through increased energy efficiency.
Additionally, the new directory contains information that can help teams reduce waste and gain recognition for their programs that reduce the environmental impact of their events, which is important considering the millions of Americans who visit sports venues every day and the tons of waste that they generate. The Green Sports Resource Directory also features a Green Sports “Scoreboard” that highlights a number of winning efforts across numerous sports leagues and some statistics on the environmental and savings benefits.
EPA Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe announced the launch of the online resource during the third annual Green Sports Alliance summit in New York City held this month.
Currently, the Green Sports Alliance has more than 180 members and is working with more than 75 teams at both the professional and collegiate levels and over 100 stadiums and sports venues across the country, with participation increasing daily. The summit includes a number of EPA speakers as well as leaders from across the sports community who recognize the potential for real environmental benefits from greening sports events and venues, and the potential for teams to inspire fans to adopt greener practices in their daily lives.
