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Green Your Sports Event

The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region prides itself in its commitment to sustainable principles, and our sports events are no exception. Whether you're planning a national championship or a community fun run, Travel Lane County has the tools and the experience to help you plan a greener event. 

Several local area sports events have begun to lead by example when it comes to sustainability, many of whom have been recognized for their greening efforts.

The 2008 Eugene Marathon was named one of the "Top 10 green races in North America” by Runner's World magazine and in the summer of 2008 the US Olympic Track and Field Team Trials was honored with the International Olympic Committee's prestigious Sport and the Environment Award.

Eugene is one of the top 21 cities in the nation for bicycling, according to Bicycling Magazine. In its March 2006 issue, Bicycling rated more than 250 cities based on population and "cycling-friendly" statistics. Eugene was also ranked gold-level status as a bicycle-friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists.

Eugene, Cascades & Coast offers a wide variety of sustainable providers. Here are just a few of the ways in which you can make your sports event more environmentally friendly:

• Establish a double-sided printing policy and/or recycle paper only policy amongst your organizing committees.
• Buy local organic foods for your event.
• Use sustainable/compostable foodware products or reusable silverware.
• Place recycle and compost bins throughout the venue.
• Utilize EWEB’s Greenpower or windpower for the duration of the event.
• Use sustainable materials for participant and volunteer t-shirts (i.e. bamboo, organic cotton, etc.)
• Provide shuttle services.
• Use biodiesel vehicles, electric golf carts or pedicabs.

For more ideas or assistance on greening your event please contact Travel Lane County's Sports Sales Manager.