Baby, it was cold outside! But due to their dedication to the great sport of running, hundreds of people came out to run at Hudson Mills anyway. Or maybe it was the Ray’s Red Hots, hot chocolate and pumpkin pie. Either way, the Zero Waste team had a job to do. How’d we manage? SmoothContinue reading “Worth Gobbling About! A2 Turkey Trot Sustainability Report”
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Sweet Success! Hot Cocoa Classic Sustainability Report
How do you get several hundred people to show up on a cold, gray morning and climb a steep hill to begin a run? Promise them hot chocolate afterward! With a lot of food and drink being consumed in a short time, could the Zero Waste effort keep up? With a good process and thoughtfulContinue reading “Sweet Success! Hot Cocoa Classic Sustainability Report”
Can You Recycle Race Bibs? Yes! (Updated)
UPDATE March 2020: It appears that DuPont no longer supports recycling of Tyvek race bibs. At this time the only race bib recycling option I can find is to use a Sporting Goods Zero Waste Box from TerraCycle. You can find it on their website at this link. They are also sold through some third-partyContinue reading “Can You Recycle Race Bibs? Yes! (Updated)”
No Sour Grapes! Running Between the Vines Achieves 99 Percent Diversion
Attempting Zero Waste at a race that also involves wining and dining 2,000 people? No problem! A beautiful morning for a challenging set of races, and despite being up to our epaulets in cardboard, the Zero Waste team achieved a high for the year in waste diversion. Read on to see how we did it!
“Best race EVER!” Swim to the Moon Sustainability Report
“This is the best race EVER!” a woman excitedly told me at the Zero Waste station. “You guys thought of everything! And recycling, too!” Realistically, the Zero Waste program at Swim to the Moon played only a small part of a very well-run event. Most of her thanks belongs to the first-rate staff of EpicContinue reading ““Best race EVER!” Swim to the Moon Sustainability Report”
Sustainability Report: Red Carpet Run 2017
What’s better than a gala affair with fancy dress and champagne? A gala affair that involves running, of course. And responsible, sustainable waste management for that special extra touch..
2017 Ann Arbor Marathon Achieves 96% Landfill Diversion
Date: March 26, 2017 Event company: Epic Races, Ann Arbor MI Location: Downtown Ann Arbor, MI # Attendees: 2,500 runners + staff + spectators Zero Waste Team volunteers: 4 Race Overview The Ann Arbor Marathon is a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon that takes place in downtown Ann Arbor and surrounding neighborhoods. DespiteContinue reading “2017 Ann Arbor Marathon Achieves 96% Landfill Diversion”
Sustainability Report: RF Events Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K 2017
Date: March 12, 2017 Event company: RF Events, Ann Arbor MI Location: Downtown Ann Arbor, MI # Attendees: 1,500 runners Zero Waste Team volunteers: 6 Race Overview Shamrocks & Shenanigans is one of a myriad of St. Patrick’s Day races (but of course the RF Events one is the best). Some people run it seriously;Continue reading “Sustainability Report: RF Events Shamrocks & Shenanigans 5K 2017”
Happy Planet Running 