Initiatives in Boston
Thanks to our Green Partners Stonyfield and Athletes For a Fit Planet, the Urban Epic Boston Triathlon was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Races on Earth” by Triathlete Magazine (March 2010)
- 100% online registration to save paper
- Utilizing Zipcars for staff vehicles
- Providing goodie bags from City Sports that are reusable
- Making recycling and composting available at the race
- Providing organic and local foods from groups like Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Stonyfield and others.
- Printing all race materials on post-consumer recycled paper
- Giving out race water bottles made from recycled materials
- Giving out finisher “awards” made from recycled materials
- Providing Green portable toilets that use earth friendly non-toxic chemicals provided by Dave’s Eco-Friendly Toliets
Look for the Stonyfield Recycling signs at the start and finish area where we are recycling and composting plus we’ll be recycling and composting all along the course.
Go Green with Stonyfield and Athletes for a Fit Planet!
Partners:
The Urban Epic Boston wishes to thank the Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the City of Boston and for their support in helping to make this a event sustainable.
Athletes for a Fit Planet is a MA-based consulting firm with a focus on bringing sustainable practices to mass-participatory events. It works with races across the US and around the world. For more information, visit www.afitplanet.com
