The CFL unveiled the league's 'Green Drive' today, an initiative aimed at minimizing the Grey Cup's impact on the environment. The plan will focus on three major areas; the use of renewable clean energy, waste management and carbon offsetting.
Through an environmental audit conducted by Zerofootprint, the carbon dioxide emissions associated with the championship game's energy use, paper, and team air travel were determined. These emissions are to be balanced out with a reforestation effort that will offset nearly 300 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
The CFL will use Bullfrog Power to provide clean energy for this year's event, and recycling firm Turtle Island will handle waste management throughout Grey Cup week as well as during the the big game (November 25 in Toronto). Maybe the Super Bowl will look to Canada for inspiration?
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Kudos to Commissioner Cohon for his leadership in erasing the footprint of the Grey Cup. Mayors, CEOs and professional sports venues all realize the need to reduce the way we spend energy and the importance of sourcing clean renewable energy. Way to go!!!
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