Green Ideas in FIFA World Cup 2010 (continued)
FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa is the greatest thing for the fans of football worldwide. This is also a green FIFA World Cup, with eco-friendly and green ideas. In fact the carbon footprint of FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa will go as low as possible.
Below are some of their eco-friendly endeavors of this event (Continued with the former article: Green Ideas in FIFA World Cup 2010 ):
3. Carbon offset projects:
Various renewable energy technologies, such as LED lighting, solar power and wind energy, are used by some departments of South Africa. These departments identified five carbon offset projects for offsetting travelers' emissions, including Solar Cookers by Sunfire Solutions, Soil composting by Soil and More Reliance, Wind energy by Mainstream, LED energy efficient lighting retrofit program by Lemnis Lighting.
Solar cooker:
wind farm projects in Africa by Mainstorm:
offseting the domestic carbon footprint of the FIFA World Cup 2010 event in South Africa with LED lighting:
4. Carbon-Neutral Commercial Display:
The carbon-neutral Commercial Display at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa is unveiled by Yingli Solar. The carbon-neutral display also makes use of wood, bamboo, and other materials locally sourced in South Africa.
5. Waste reduction and recycling measures:
These measure include:
A two-bin waste separation and recycling system,
The sale of reusable souvenir cups, instead of single-use disposable souvenir cups,
The use of large dispensers for condiments and sugar instead of single-sachet servings
The serving of beer and soft drinks in a commemorative cup from draught and soda fountains,
The use of reusable crockery, cutlery and plastic crates,
The prohibition of promotional handouts and flyers at entrances to the Fan Fest
In general, FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa is a green event for the fans of soccers in the world. I think these green ideas will definitely triger more and more green and creative ideas for FIFA World Cup later.
