Scared Trashless! Run Scream Run 2018 Sustainability Report

Imagine 1,500 monsters running through a haunted orchard, hungry for cider and donuts afterward. But there’s something even scarier than a haunted orchard, and that’s a haunted orchard full of litter. Who you gonna call? TRASH BUSTERS! Was the Zero Waste team frightened by all the scary runners and their trash? We ain’t afraid ofContinue reading “Scared Trashless! Run Scream Run 2018 Sustainability Report”

Slam that Cider! Scrumpy Skedaddle 2018 Sustainability Report

The Scrumpy Skedaddle is a lot of fun, but also challenging to the Zero Waste team. A lot of people are served pancakes and cider in a short time, there’s a lot of cardboard to take care of, and the waste bins are very popular with the local yellow jackets. This year rain was alsoContinue reading “Slam that Cider! Scrumpy Skedaddle 2018 Sustainability Report”

Lots of Love and Running, Not Much Waste! Run Woodstock 2018 Sustainability Report

The music was grooving, the weather was cool, and the trails were in top condition. Sounds like a perfect recipe for a weekend of camping and trail running! And so it proved for this year’s Run Woodstock at Hell Creek Ranch. But with a record number of campers, could the Zero Waste Team stay onContinue reading “Lots of Love and Running, Not Much Waste! Run Woodstock 2018 Sustainability Report”

A Day in Hell: Dances with Dirt 2018 Sustainability Report

This race has it all. Solo ultras, a 100K relay, beer and pizza at the end, … and a long day for the staff, including the Zero Waste team. The past two years, the rush of people all leaving at once has overwhelmed the Zero Waste team with rapidly filled bags of beer cans andContinue reading “A Day in Hell: Dances with Dirt 2018 Sustainability Report”

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”

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.

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?