G-ForSE | Global Forum for Sports and the Environment

Soldier Field Becomes First LEED-Certified NFL Stadium

gsaus — 2012-05-13T21:27:00+09:00

5/2/2012--Soldier Field, home to the Chicago Bears, and the Chicago Park District recently announced that the venue has been awarded LEED certification for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

London 2012 Shrinks Carbon Footprint

gsaus — 2012-05-13T21:21:00+09:00

A London 2012 report says Games' organizers cut their carbon-emission forecast for staging the 2012 Olympic Games by 20 per cent after scaling back the size of venues and renting instead of building seats, tents and crowd barriers.

Ballparks take steps to protect environment

gsaus — 2012-04-29T21:52:00+09:00

21 April 2012--The playing fields aren’t the only patches of green at the newest stadiums in the region. There’s green everywhere — from the biodegradable cups to the waterless toilets.

Sochi 2014 Smoke Free

gsaus — 2012-04-29T21:49:00+09:00

5 April 2012--Sochi 2014 has committed to making the Sochi 2014 Winter Games smoke free, and as part of its commitment a "No smoking" sign was installed in the Olympic Park March 30th. Sochi 2014 officials say it will protect more than 155,000 athletes, sports delegation representatives and volunteers from second-hand smoke on a daily basis.

Baku 2020 Offers New Sustainable Hosting Model At ANOC

gsaus — 2012-04-22T22:49:00+09:00

Delegates at the ANOC General Assembly in Moscow Saturday heard during Baku 2020's presentation its offer to the Olympic Movement of a new, sustainable model of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Cowichan Arena makes great energy-efficiency saves

gsaus — 2012-04-22T22:45:00+09:00

April 5, 2012--It's playoff season in the BC Hockey League (BCHL), which means big plays, big crowds, and, if you're a fan of the Cowichan Capitals, big savings.

Augusta National Golf Club: Nothing cosmetic

gsaus — 2012-04-16T08:20:00+09:00

February 10, 2012 --Mother Nature and environmentally friendly maintenance practices create awe-inspiring beauty of Augusta National Golf Club.

Synthetic Turf Promotes Sustainability Through Conservation of Six Billion Gallons of Water Annually, Innovative Practices and Reclamation of Resources

gsaus — 2012-04-16T08:19:00+09:00

April 10, 2012--From schools and municipalities to homeowners, a growing number of people are turning to synthetic turf for sustainable landscape and play solutions.

National Hockey League Clubs to honor Earth Hour

gsaus — 2012-04-08T20:56:00+09:00

26 March 2012--All 30 National Hockey League clubs have pledged their commitment to World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Earth Hour, the world's largest annual public action for the environment.

Mariners Harness Solar Power Over Safeco Field Skybridge

gsaus — 2012-04-08T20:53:00+09:00

SECAUCUS, N.J. and SEATTLE, March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company in partnership with the Seattle Mariners announces the installation of a solar panel system comprised of 168 Panasonic HIT® Double solar panels at Safeco Field, the Seattle Mariners' home ballpark. HIT® Double solar panels are unique because they absorb and generate electricity from both the top and bottom sides of the solar panel. Installation will be completed by the start of the 2012 baseball season next month.

Costa Rica Country Club GEO Certified

gsaus — 2012-04-01T21:15:00+09:00

29 February 2012 – In the Escazú district of San Jose a unique ten-hole golf course has gained recognition for it’s overall commitment and action in sustainable golf. Costa Rica Country Club (CRCC) first introduced the game to the Central American nation in 1940. In 2012, its credentials have been reinforced by the achievement of the GEO Certified™ ecolabel.

APS Helps Suns Go Solar

gsaus — 2012-04-01T21:12:00+09:00

March 5, 2012 --The Phoenix Suns have a new POWER forward. Today, the Suns, along with Arizona Public Service and the City of Phoenix dedicated the APS SunsPowered Solar Structure – 966 solar panels located on the 5th level of the US Airways Center parking garage.

Philadelphia Eagles Team With NRG at Lincoln Financial Field

gsaus — 2012-03-25T19:59:00+09:00

March 02, 2012--A year and a half after first announcing plans for solar power at the Eagles' stadium, the franchise announced Thursday that it had teamed up with a new partner - solar giant NRG of Princeton.

Portland Timbers’ Stadium Takes LEED

gsaus — 2012-03-25T19:17:00+09:00

Residents of Portland, Ore., are passionate about both green living and their Major League Soccer team, the Portland Timbers. Now those two passions have come together in the Timbers’ revamped Jeld-Wen Field, which recently garnered LEED certification.

NIKE, Inc. announces strategic partnership to scale waterless dyeing technology

gsaus — 2012-03-20T22:20:00+09:00

February 7, 2012) – NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced today it has entered into a strategic partnership with DyeCoo Textile Systems B.V., a Netherlands-based company that has developed and built the first commercially available waterless textile dyeing machines. By using recycled carbon dioxide, DyeCoo’s technology eliminates the use of water in the textile dyeing process. The name “DyeCoo” was inspired by the process of “dyeing” with “CO2.” The partnership is illustrative of NIKE, Inc.’s long-term commitment to designing and developing the most superior athletic performance products for athletes and its overall sustainable business and innovation strategy.