aims green marathon guidelines

greenTeam for Sports

Guidelines to

“Run a Marathon event”that respects and protects

the environment

with the scientific support and cooperation

Dear AIMS Race Directors and Partners,

As time goes by, it becomes more and more crucial that organizations like ours maintain, in addition to their internal objectives, a role with respect to global social responsibility.

Educational opportunity, solidarity, respect and environmental protection are all AIMS´ objectives within this area of concern.

Having been professionally involved in the environment protection sector for many years, I can assure you that many current indicators show a continuous decrease in the quality of life in many areas, all across the world.

Famine (the worst one), water and air pollution increase, expansion of deserts, waste mismanagement continuously affect many important areas of our lives, including the latest news about a “man- made Seventh Continent” (a big island of trash and plastic waste in the Pacific Ocean, doubling its size every ten years), and the highest levels of CO2 ever recorded on Earth.

AIMS Race Directors, as well as most of our runners, care about the environment; as part of their overall solidarity strategies, races strive to implement best practice in many environmental areas.

One of our main objectives is to exchange information, knowledge and expertise among members of the association. These Environmental Guidelines are based on that intention: to allow our race organizations to learn, apply and debate with others the possibilities to work towards a better worldwide environment.

To assist our Race Directors in this endeavor, AIMS has established the “AIMS Green Award” to honor all Race Teams who work hard to do their best, including the incorporation of environmental policy improvements within their organization.

Paco Borao

President of AIMS

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Guidelines to “Run a Marathon event”that respects and protects the environment

Team for Sports

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE TEAM FOR THE WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE 2004+

Team for the World is an non-governmental organization, non for profit, established in 2004, in Athens, Greece, with its initial scope to maintain the environmental legacy of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

It operates internationally, focusing in strengthening the link between sport and the environment, while undertaking several activities in the field of sustainable development, climate change awareness raising.

Since 2007, is the official partner of SEGAS, the organizer of the Athens Classic Marathon, an AIMS member, in the field of environmental protection and environmental awareness raising, while collaborating with AIMS for the promotion of green marathon initiatives.

In 2010, Team for the World, became the first member of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)Climate Neutral network, associated with the Marathon movement - due to its innovative approach and programs regarding the contribution of the Athens Classic Marathon to combat climate change.

The organization maintains strong relations with international agencies, universities, ngos and private sector entities.

Within Team for the World staff and volunteers, are esteemed professionals in the fields of environment and sustainable development.

The president of Team for the World, George Kazantzopoulos, has been the Environment Director of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. He is a member of the IOC Sport and Environment Commission since 2002 .Recently he assumed the duties of the Environment and Sustainability Officer for the International Rowing Federation (FISA) while being for many years member of the FISA Environmental Working Group.

For the preparation of the AIMS Green Guidelines the following experts have collaborated:

Nikos Psimmenos, environmental engineer

Andreas Panopoulos, biologist, health expert

Marios Kokkoris, international sustainability advisor

Project leader: George Kazantzopoulos

www.teamfortheworld.org

www.teamfortheworld.blogspot.com

Guidelines to “Run a Marathon event” that respects and protects the environment

CONTENTS

PREFACE FROM AIMS PRESIDENT 3

ABOUT INSTITUTE TEAM FOR THE WORLD 4

INTRODUCTION 6

PRERACE – PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT 7

SPORT FACILITIES-BUILDINGS 8

TRANSPORT 9

ENERGY 9

MATERIAL CONSUMPTION -WASTE 10

WATER USE 11

LANDSCAPE AND NOISE 12

CONTRIBUTION TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE – REDUCTION OF CO2 EMISSIONS 13

CATERING 14

EDUCATION-ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS RAISING 15

MERCHANDISING 16

AFTER THE EVENT 17

CHECK LIST FOR MARATHON EVENTS 18

REFERENCES 21

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INTRODUCTION

Sport is one of the biggest sectors inside the recreational industry hence being one of the most influential ways to reach people and leaving a positive imprint. Hosting a major event can be an excellent facilitator of sustainable development in the community region. Major events while having an environmental impact on the host country and the city, aregiving remarkable opportunities to improve, remodel its infrastructure and its environmental management systems and behaviors. The following guidelines can be used as a best practice model for any entity that organizes local, national or international marathon races. Sporting organizations apart from the athletic success of the event should also be thinking the environmental impacts of each action. Environmental considerations should be included from the beginning, from the early planning stages until certain post event actions t. Setting the environmental baseline, the goals and monitoring the event’s environmental performance can result in saving money and in better functionality of the event. The ideas for interventions that are being included in the guide are the outcome of long experience in applying environment management systems in international sporting events and marathon events. Collaboration, communication, education and commitment are key elements of a successful environmental program.This manual intends to help the Organizing Committees, the authorities of the host city and the sponsors to understand the environmental impact of the event and to understand the environmental impact for all the different stages of a marathon event in order to minimize them. Decision making is supported by many tips that organizers can easily follow. The practical measures in this manual include topics such as lifecycle management of waste, impact to climate change, material flows, subjects such as transport, energy, noise, nature and landscape, catering, merchandising and volunteer training. All the above elements play a role when organizing marathon events. Just how large this role is depends on the size of the event. This guide also seeks to indicate key players for implementation of such measures. The guidelines provide a framework for the development of an integrated environmental plan of the event. They are not exhaustive not obligatory and can vary from country to country according to the local specific situation.The check list at the end of this publication summarizes the guidelines and provides the event’s organizer with a basic self assessment tool which can be modified depending on the size and the characteristics of any individual event. It covers the whole lifecycle of organizing marathon events and demonstrates how integral environmental issues appear in every part of the planning cycle.The main concept of this effort is environmental protection can be linked to any kind of race, member of AIMS, regardless of its size.A good chance to have great environmental results is to educate staff –both paid and volunteers- regarding environmental issues. Perhaps an environmental department within the organizing committee or just an appointed environmental manager with or without other tasks with decision making abilities might be desirable. It is essential to have an extended monitoring system during the event which is important not only to find solutions to problems but also for controlling compliance with statutory regulations. Keeping environmental records throughout the yearsduring and after the event can provide a better environmental management in the next years. A measure of great importance is to identify the environmental requirements and to comply according to the environmental and nature conservation laws. We must not also underestimate the appeal that an environment friendly marathon event has for potential sponsors who are looking for projects to associate with their corporate social responsibility agenda.

PRERACE – PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

All sporting success begins with training or more precisely with a detailed training plan. The same applies to sporting events as well as for the environmental performance of an event.

Lately a raising environmental interest is observed in sport events organizations. In 2005 the largest crowds in sport events were recorded in marathons. Gathering too many people means that the mark that is left behind is noticeable. The beginning of a successful environmental management plan for marathon races contains the estimation of the number of visitors and the athletes. Knowing approximately these numbers the organizing committee can be secure about the normal conduct of the event. A crosscheck in the estimated numbers can be done after the event to see if the expectations were fulfilled.

In the preparation phase, the environmental footprint of the event can be reduced in many different ways such as through renting the appropriate needed material for the stadiums and for the other sport facilities. Avoiding buying new structures, fittings and structural elements can lead apart from the minimized environmental impact to reduced operating costs. Also renting the appropriate equipment can spare many working hours, and waste minimization could become a fact.

In the same time, enhancing the cooperation with caterers for eco-friendly product supply is essential. Specifically spectators become more and more interested in buying products that are known for their environmental certification.

In order to achieve good environmental score educating the staff and the volunteers can lead to greater results empowering also the communications between the stakeholders.

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SPORT FACILITIES-BUILDINGS

Regarding sport facilities, buildings and stadiums the point is to select existing facilities on environmental criteria. Choosing venues and places for the race that are easily reachable with public transportation mean to better promote the race to the public, and increased attendance of spectators apart from the minimizing the carbon footprint of the event. Since marathon races are long-distance running events with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers (26 miles and 385 yards), any facilities used , along the marathon racing course should promote nature conservation and be operated under compliance with laws and environmental regulations. At the stadium where the finish line is placed and the attendance of spectators is high, a projection of eco-tips on the scoreboard of the stadium can attract the attention.

Making the decision of the materials that are going to be used for temporary installations is crucial, and avoiding hazardous materials or with potential risk to health is a primary issue. It is advised that the materials used can be later recycled or disposed of in an environmentally compatible way.

TRANSPORT

Marathon races can have tens of thousands participants and even more spectators which means that all these people must find different ways of transport. A good proven practice in international Marathon races is to adjust public transport stops and stations in order to help visitors, guides and athletes. Shuttle buses to connect city centers and hotels to the event venue (start) can prove to be economically feasible . Providing cycle ways and footpaths to the associated facilities might be helpfull. In this way the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions is significant. Another practice that is used is the financing of a percentage of the transportation costs for participants and volunteers who use public transport services. This action can also save a city from additional traffic jams incidents. Promoting the use of bicycle for the spectators can lead to less car parking areas and less organizational problems. Of course promoting bicycle use means that the organizers must have to set up safe bicycle parking areas. A different advice that organizers should consider at the early planning stage is the use of hybrid vehicles for the staff and services. The event’s car fleet most of times is rented, so it is a matter of choice to use hybrid cars instead of conventional cars. This is also a case for a sponsorship opportunity with a car manufacturer/dealership that provides hybrid cars.

ENERGY

Among other topics environmental management should include measures for energy saving. A trend that is applied to many sport events apart from marathons, for energy saving, is the use of photovoltaic panels for specific needs in replacement of fuel combustion power generators. Using photovoltaic panels or other clean technology can result in less carbon dioxide emissions, making the event more eco-friendly. Nowadays companies that produce photovoltaic panels tend to be sponsors in many great sport events worldwide. In some cases fuel combustion power generators can operate with biofuels instead of conventional fuels. Trying to operate them to a necessary minimum also spares money.

Choosing to use appliances and equipment that have an energy efficiency standard can lead to reductions in electricity use. In cases of indoor exhibitions related to the event, good insulation of airconditioned/heated areas is essential. Passive sun protection and night cooling and natural ventilation should be applied in order to reduce the energy use. In the sport facilities the lighting can be based on the use of energy saving lights bulbs. Lighting can based on the installation of movement detectors and brightness sensors for the less used areas. The electricity requirements of marathon events can be completely covered with electricity from renewable energy sources such as solar energy and hydropower. Marathon races events can be supplied directly with green electricity in the cases that this option is locally available.

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MATERIAL CONSUMPTION -WASTE

Consumption of goods in races leads to extensive waste production, increases the environmental footprint of an event, thus has to be dealt by the environmental management plan of it. Therefore at the planning and preparation phase organizers should calculate how many waste points are needed. Waste should always be collected separately according to STREAMS, paper, packaging, glass and residual waste. Consistent waste separation is a pre-condition for later recycling of materials. Individual containers should be consistently placed with the appropriate signage to all facilities related to the event and to the event area itself. Placing light carboard bins for recyclable materials helps in disposal, since the whole bin is also recyclable and can be thrown away easily.

In the finish area additional bins should be placed for the organic food waste of the runers (bananas, energy bars etc) when a composting facility is available locally.Additional bins should be placed for batteries.

For packaging (such as bags for memorabilia) used for the event try to use biodegradable polymers and not plastics. Providing runners with cloth bags instead of plastic ones for their clothing is also an environment friendly solution.

Volunteers can help on enhancing recycling rates during the marathon race, and they can also help clearing the race areas after the event. Attention should be given to medical waste that is produced from runners. Specified bins should be placed in each assistance runners station, and should be carefully treated and managed from specialized staff.

Another source of waste production is in pressrooms. In press rooms nowadays paper can be replaced with electronic media. Information can be provided on paper when requested at information desks. The same applies to invitations, registrations, travel guides and spectator information. But here, too, the Internet and e-mails can replace paper. Where printed materials are necessary use recycled paper and always use doubled-sized printing and copying. Should paper be used try to choose paper that is produced from FSC-certified forests ,is eco-labeled or has other environmentally friendly manufacturing characteristics.

Organizers should be aware that purchasing goods in large batches without packing is better and results to less waste.

In the recycling-reusing field, organizers can consider to establish a running shoes and t-shirts recycling program, asking the participants and spectators to contribute. The assistance of relevant non-governmental organizations should be seeked. The result of these programs can either be donated or forwarded for materials recycling.

WATER USE

Organizers should be prepared to handle the amounts according to the attendance of the spectators and the athletes. Water is a vulnerable resource that is indispensable for sporting events and marathon races. Responsible treatment of water is therefore an essential component of environmentally compatible sporting events. The reduced use of potable water is an important but not the only aspect. Modern water management also includes the use of rainwater, the infiltration of precipitation and all measures that protect water bodies and groundwater from contamination.

Water saving sanitary facilities, such as water flow regulators or dry urinals, noticeably reduce water consumption. In a marathon race the mobile toilet containers along the course could be connected to the city’s public sewage system, instead of using chemical toilets. In case of chemical toilets use, the organizers should secure that the organic load and grey water is gathered and stored in tanks. After the storage the content should be given for controlled disposal, after specific treatment. The toilets should be placed in the runners assistance stations and should be maintained in clean condition and kept fully supplied. For cleaning the toilets and other indoor or outdoor facilities, the use as much as possible of ecological detergents, and cleaning agents that are free of phosphate and compounds containing chlorine, is a good tip. In facilities that showers are available for the runners, at the finish area, make sure that all the pipelines are fixed and there is no leakage.

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LANDSCAPE AND NOISE

Nature and landscape is another aspect that should be taken into consideration. Since the marathon races are outdoor events, the presence of spectators need planning. Monitoring the course and the facilities by a person assigned with environmental duties, in order to detect potential problems can be useful. The presence of the spectators along the race course, might damage the landscape. Keeping spectator away from environmentally sensitive areas is important in these cases. We also have to consider that spectators might use their vehicles and need parking areas. If the course is close to habitats, and species of fauna and vegetation that are in danger, then alternative routes should be found. Carefully planned routes should provide environmental sustainability. If the course is crossing natural habitats, reconsider to avoid events during breeding seasons. Besides nature and landscape issues, noise is another disturbance for the spectators, social communities and also for habitats. Positioning the public announcement system in such a way that noise exposure is minimized can reduce possible problems. Local residents on the other hand, who do not directly participate in the event, often feel inconvenience. Emphasis should be given at the finish area, at the stadium were the announcements and music are the main noise source. Using low noise equipment can be the solution to noise issues. If the stadium or any other marathon race facilities are close to living and working areas, then at the phases of preparation of the event and after the event, schedule activities for the busy working hours, and avoid making any noise in the evening, night or early morning. Sensitizing the spectators for noise control is a good advice also.

CONTRIBUTION TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE – REDUCTION OF CO2 EMISSIONS

Greenhouse gases arise not only as a result of the marathon race event itself. Emissions from accompanying events are of ever-increasing importance. Emissions can be reduced through various measures, but they cannot be wholly avoided. A marathon race event can however, have a neutral effect on the climate if the unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions from a particular event are compensated by climate protection elsewhere. Carbon dioxide emissions coming from transportation to and from the race’s location from the athletes and spectators can be reduced by arranging discounts on the public transportation tickets. Providing free public transportation to people with accreditation and to all the staff of the event is a tested carbon dioxide reduction measure. Organizers before the marathon race event should optimize logistics and educate chauffeurs to drive in an eco-effective way. Organizers can use a tool to calculate the overall carbon dioxide emissions of the event. Offsetting a part of the emissions of the event ( can be done also through sponsor funds) is a good practice and is implemented to many large sport events worldwide.

During the electronic registration (should this option exists for the race) ,at the registration/bib pick up points and during the day of the race , organizers can provide emissions calculation tools in specific points and give the opportunity to visitors and runners to know about their emissions from traveling. As mentioned above at the transportation topic, the use of hybrid cars and buses that use natural gas or biofuels contribute to climate protection and make a marathon race , friendlier to the environment.

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CATERING

The quality, type of production and the origin of food products are important for an environmentally-sound marathon racing event. In order that athletes and spectators eat well, good quality food and meals are important, which are dietically healthy and sensible. We can mention that before the start of Berlin Marathon and during the race some 36000 apples and 132000 bananas are eaten.

When catering is included in a race organizers should support regional products , supporting regional economy ,minimizing the delivery cost as well as the carbon dioxide emissions associated to the event.

When we serve organic food products for catering, less pesticides and fertilizers are used thus, protecting the environment.

Organizers should provide biodegradable polymers instead of plastic crockery for catering use and other packaging materials.

Refillable bottles and glasses should be included in catering instead of one off materials. Reusable, returnable trays is essential while organizers can also oblige the suppliers to take back packaging.

Marathon races are well known for the consumption of potable water and isotonic drinks. One advisable option is to use in each assistance station water bottles and isotonic bottles for athletes that contain 250 gr of liquid and not more , or use paper glasses with similar quantity, which is suitable for marathon racing use.

Eco-labeled food and drinks should be favored when available in the local market because they increase environmental awareness of the runners and spectators and boost the event’s image.

EDUCATION-ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS RAISING

Environmental protection is always a teamwork. In order to have good environmental performance, staff and public should be educated, trained and informed about actions related to environment. Without well informed and motivated staff, volunteers and participants many measures cannot be implemented, or at least not successfully implemented.

Following the successful example of big marathon events, «Green Teams» consisting of volunteers and staff can assist in the efficient implementation of the environmental program of a race. Volunteers can also play a significant role to answer questions on particular environmental measures. Information should be provided to the public and the athletes at an early stage through the event’s web site as well as at the bid pick up area .Press releases, press conferences and an Internet presence can become powerful means for making the public aware of the event’s initiatives. Internet and e-mails are eco-friendly ways to provide information for the environment and can motivate the public to action. Broad communication of the objectives, motivation, measures through social media can contribute to the event’s positive image.

The contribution of known marathon runners or celebrities as environment ambassadors of the race’s environmental program guarantees a great deal of attention for the particular topic. Supporting a specific environmental campaign and finding a motto to demonstrate environmental commitment ,can make the difference in pubic relationships and communication.

Environmental tips on invitations, tickets, brochures is a direct way to inform all the stakeholders of the event. Of course communication must have multilingual options in the case of an international event. Disabled persons must also have the opportunity to learn about the environmental actions of the organizers of the marathon race.

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MERCHANDISING

Merchandising is an established feature of the colorful and atmospheric manifestation of marathon events. They can range from sports shirts, t-shirts, national flags, car stickers, key chains and numerous more small toys and objects. The spectators and the runners do not generally know how such products are manufactured and whether environmental aspects have been considered. It is therefore important that organizers take care when purchasing such products that they comply with international environmental and social standards . Compliance with environmental standards such as ecolabel, EMAS, ISO 14001 etc, for products and suppliers should be seeked from the organizers since environment-friendly merchandising products can be more durable than cheap throwaways, plus they do harm less the environment and the human health.

AFTER THE EVENT

Marathon races are one-off events. For a short period of time capacity has to be made available for a great number of spectators and athletes. Quick mobilization for clearing all the used areas from waste, billboards and posters must be included in the environmental provisions of the organizers. Experts should remediate possible damages to ground, vegetation and sport facilities. In case of catering being provided, leftover food should be given away in time to charitable organizations. With this action social good is done while waste minimization is achieved.

The general objective after the event is therefore to recover, recycle, or reuse as much of materials as possible. Selling or donating articles and structural elements that can no longer be used is acceptable as an environmental action.

At the end of the race, organizers should analyze the strengths and the weaknesses of the environmental concept. The results of the environmental program, should be communicated to the media.

A post event environmental report should be written stating details and achievements. Analysis is also the basis for improvement and should result into instructions for actions and guidance for the event in the following year.

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PROPOSALS – ACTIONS GOODSUFFICIENT BUT TO BE IMPROVED

INSUFFICIENT UNACCEPTABLEINFORMATIONS AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

PREPARATION FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Organizers, sport associations and relevant stakeholders are responsible for the actions

Staff responsible for environment assigned

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Establish cooperation with NGOs, experts and authorities for environment maters

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Development of an innovative environmental concept, with targets, actions, timeframe

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Compliance according to environmental and nature conservation laws

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Renting materials, structures, fittings and structural elements with reduced ecological footprint

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Sponsors selection considering environmental criteria

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Cooperation with caterers for eco-friendly products supply

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Training of volunteers and the staff for greater results and communication empowerment

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SPORT FACILITIES-BUILDINGS city authorities ,organizers

Choice of accessible locations for the race

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with public transportation means

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Temporary facilities development - if needed with environmental friendly materials

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Avoidance of dangerous materials and those that result in potential risk to health

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TRANSPORTcity authorities , transport operators, organizers

Promotion of use of public transport means to and from sport facilities

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Promotion of the use of bicycles -II-

Provision of safe bicycle parking spaces

Use of Hybrid vehicles for the organizers’ services

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Provision of free public transportation to people with an accreditation

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CHECK LISTFOR MARATHON EVENTS

ENERGYSport facility Operators, organizers

Installation of photovoltaic panels or use of other clean technology in replacement of fuel combustion power generators

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Check if fuel combustion power generators can use biofuels instead of common fuels

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Use of appliances and equipment that have an energy efficiency standard

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Supply of marathon event directly with green electricity from renewable energy sources. Buy green energy certificates when available localy

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WASTE Sport facility Operators, organizers

Estimation of waste collection points

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Separation of organic wastes from the recyclable waste

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Provision of separate bins for each different recyclable material (glass, paper, plastic, aluminum)

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Place adequate signage on recycling bins

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Placement of bins for batteries recycling

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Use of biodegradable polymers for packaging and bags instead of plastic

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Use of volunteers to improve recycling rates during the marathon event

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Medical waste bin placement in each assistance runners station

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paper waste minimization in pressroom activities through digital operation

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Use of environment friendly use for brochures and other printed informative material

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Purchasing goods in large batches without packaging

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WATER USE Sport facility Operators, organizers

Use of biological toilets -II-

Connection of mobile toilet containers to the city’s public sewage system, instead of the usage of chemical toilets

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NOISEcity authorities , transport operators, organizers

Positioning of public announcement systems in such a way to reduce noise exposure

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CLIMATE – REDUCTION OF CO2 EMISSIONS

city authorities , transport operators, organizers

Optimization of logistics and OC drivers training in how to drive in an eco-efficient way

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Tool usage to calculate the overall CO2 emissions of the event

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Provision of electronic tools to participants to calculate their travel emissions

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Offse t a part of the emission of the event

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CATERINGoperators, organizers, sponsors

Biodegradable polymers usage instead of Plastic plates (crockery) for nutrition and other packaging materials

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in case of catering provided by organizers to athletes and visitors

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Use of reusable, multy-packaging, returnable trays and obligation to the suppliers to take back packaging

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Use of water bottles and isotonic bottles for athletes that contain 250 gram of liquid, or use of glasses with similar contain instead the 330 and 500gram packaging, in assistance atlhetes stations

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Organic and biological food products usage

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Support of regional products. Support of the regional economy and minimization of the delivery cost

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EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS RAISING

operators, organizers

Inclusion of environmental tips in invitations, tickets, brochures (digital and printed)

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Training of the staff and the volunteers before the event, giving directions, and setting environmental goals

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Internet and e-mails usage as eco-friendly ways to provide information and motivate the public to action

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Support of a campaign and cooperation with celebrities (such as athletes) that can sensitize the public for environmental causes

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Use of specific Motto that depicts the link between the Marathon event and the environment

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Projection of ecotips on the scoreboard of the start and finish line

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MERCHANDISINGoperators, organizers,sponsors

Careful Selection of suppliers and manufacturers for all kind of product considering their environmental performance. Existence of environmental certificates for products and services ( e.g. ecolabel- ISO 14001)

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AFTER THE EVENT city authorities , organizers

Feedback and analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the environmental concept

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Environmental report after the event including the successes and the experiences of the environmental activities

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greenTeam for Sports

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May 2013

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