Another good result from the summer triathlon series, although trash was higher than usual due to time crunch.
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Swim to the Moon 2018 Sustainability Report
Another excellent Zero Waste result from an Epic Races event, with lower trash and an improved diversion result.
Running Between the Vines 2018 Sustainability Report
“Come taste the wine, come hear the band, . . . and run a half marathon!” Actually, you get the run in first. Then you collect your medal and finisher’s wine tumbler, and head to the post-race party featuring food and drink from local vendors, and wine from the vineyard hosting the event. For theContinue reading “Running Between the Vines 2018 Sustainability Report”
Ann Arbor Triathlon 2018 Sustainability Report
A great day, a well-run race, live calypso music, food, and beer! What could be better? Not too much, except having almost no trash on top of it!
No Scare Here! The Legend Run 2018 Sustainability Report
Another beautiful day for trail races at Sleepy Hollow State Park, and while the Headless Horseman was nowhere to be seen, there was another terrific Zero Waste result.
Blessed Routine: Pterodactyl Triathlon Sustainability Report
Well, that was a relief. After the frenetic scramble of Oberun, it was great to recover with a simple, straightforward event where the Zero Waste effort went as planned.
Overrun? Oberun Ypsi 5K Sustainability Report
A 5K on a beautiful summer evening in an orchard, with food, games, and beer afterward. What could go wrong? For the runners, nothing. For the Zero Waste team behind the scenes? Plenty! Read on for how things could have ended in disaster, and how we recovered.
Freedom from Trash: Firecracker 5K 2018 Sustainability Report
A beautiful Fourth of July, perfect for a morning 5K, viewing a parade, and then spending the day eating and hanging out with family and friends. What could be better than that? All that, plus nearly zero waste at the race!
Triceratops Triathlon Sustainability Report
The 2018 T-Rex Triathlon series kicks off with the Triceratops on a beautiful June evening. Last year we averaged over 95 percent landfill diversion over the three events. Would we be able to continue that level of performance?
A Practically Perfect Pair! Flirt with Dirt and Canton Liberty Run Sustainability Report
Two events one week apart, with similarly spectacular Zero Waste results. “Practically perfect” – how else can you describe total landfill trash that fits in a baggie?
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