| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 26.10 |
| Liaison | Rachael Budowle |
| Submission Date | April 29, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wyoming
IN-4: Green Athletics
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.00 / 0.50 |
Rachael
Budowle Campus Sustainability Committee Chair Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources |
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Does the institution’s green athletics program include the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Zero waste and/or carbon neutral athletic events | Yes |
| A stadium certified under a green building rating system | --- |
| A sustainable food and beverage purchasing program that includes athletic event vendors and concessions | --- |
| A program to minimize the use of potable water and chemicals in turf maintenance and groundskeeping | --- |
| A program to support more sustainable transportation options for athletic events | --- |
| Community engagement efforts, e.g. to educate students and fans/supporters about the institution’s sustainability initiatives | Yes |
| An athletic team certification program | --- |
A brief description of the institution’s green athletics program, including the specific initiatives selected above:
In spring 2017 UW hosted a low-waste "Conservation Cowboys" basketball game. In fall 2017, UW hosted two low-waste "Conservation Cowboys" football games and a volleyball game. Trash talkers supported waste diversion with fans and created a Mt. Trashmore educational demonstration of waste and recycling volumes. Additionally, Trihydro, Rocky Mountain Power, and Black Hills Energy sponsor education for waste and energy sustainability during halftime events and on recycling infrastructure.
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