Is Sustainable Sport The Future?
Many industries are announcing their ambitions to become more sustainable. From the travel industry to food production, there are some clear areas where sustainability can be improved within these industries. So what about the sports industry?
Sustainability is an important issue, and there are many ways that people within the industry can make positive changes for the sake of the planet. Find out more about the existing efforts of the sports community to operate more sustainably, and get insights that could help you bring changes to your life too.
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Sustainable golfing greens – par for the course?
Sustainable golfing is becoming an important consideration for course operators. Expert Stephen Troese Jr has argued that earth-friendly golf upgrades need to be ‘par for the course’ in order to protect the environment. From using solar energy to more natural fertilizers, there are many processes that people can adopt in order to maintain golf courses sustainably as a way forward in the battle against climate change.
Reducing energy use in football
While you might like to keep up with the latest football news, have you ever considered how football could be changing its ways? As one of the largest industries in the world, it’s fair to say that the energy used in football is great. From lighting to pitch maintenance, there are different ways that football clubs are working to reduce their energy use and create a greener, cleaner game. This is something that can be done on a grassroots and national level, so every club can pledge to do something to create a more sustainable game.
The Olympics of the future
As one of the most-watched sports in the world, all eyes are on the Olympic Games. Next year’s event will be taking place in Tokyo, where all medals will be made from recycled mobile phones. It’s a fascinating development, and one that shows exactly how a difference can be made on a global scale. It is hoped that this will save money as well as materials, and could see other similar practices adopted in future. Could trophies made from sustainable materials be next?
Educating the fans
One of the things that can come from developing more sustainable sport is influencing the fans to make big changes. To many people, sports stars are heroes, and using this opportunity to promote sustainability and greener practices could have a widespread impact. From thinking twice about littering and recycling to adopting greener travel routes to get to games, etc., there’s still plenty to do to help the sporting community as a whole make a difference,
International events such as the FIFA World Cup, Rugby World Cup and the Olympics are a great place to start showcasing sustainable sport, but more needs to be done on a homegrown level too. If you are active with your local club and community, why not start bringing in changes that will help your community become greener and make positive changes for the future?
