Forest Green Rovers, established in 1889 proclaims to be the World’s greenest football club. They take sustainability principles seriously. They are aiming to build an eco-park that includes low carbon housing, public transport, cycle paths, electric charging points, eco-friendly grounds maintenance etc. This has opened up lots of sponsorship opportunities and an appreciative fan base, setting…
Resilient Pitch Care for a Hotter UK Summer As the UK faces our fourth summer heatwave this year, hotter, drier summers are becoming the norm. Sports clubs must rethink how they maintain their pitches to be green. Sustainable pitch care is essential- not just for playability, but for conserving resources and building climate resilience. 1….
As sustainability becomes a growing priority in infrastructure development, sports pitches design is also evolving. This post explores the environmental aspects of pitches, with a focus on 3G (Third Generation) synthetic turf systems. What is a 3G Sports Pitch? A 3G pitch is a type of synthetic playing surface made from artificial grass combined with infill materials such as…
Sky Sports is reaffirming its support for the second edition of #GreenFootballWeekend, the world’s premier climate-football initiative. From the 2nd to the 5th of February, clubs will feature in Green Football Weekend, participating in eco-friendly matches to highlight their sustainability initiatives. This event aims to involve fans in the environmental cause, encouraging clubs to announce more ambitious…
Here are some reasons to help you persuade stakeholders that now is the best time to get your grassroots sports team or club involved in a sustainability initiative.
