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GREEN STEPS      
WHAT IS A GREEN RUN?

Most running events generate
huge amounts of waste and are
not environmentally friendly.

Earth Run is leading the way and has eliminated typical run practices to reduce waste and our carbon footprint.

Working with Athletes for a Fit
Planet, Earth Run uses the CRS
(Council for Responsible Sport)
standards as a guide to ensure
minimal impact.
 
CRS 6 Areas of focus:
 
1) Waste
2) Climate
3) Equipment/Supplies
4) Community Outreach
5) Health Promotion
6) Innovation
 
 
LEARN
Green News
Green Fitness - The great thing
about staying fit is you can help
the environment at the same time.

Walk to the grocery store, to
rent a movie or visit friends.
You will save money while
gettng in shape by riding your
bike to work once or even
twice a week.

You can work on your garden,
composting or join a group to
clean up a park, beach or river.

Green Gyms - Be sure your
gym is using earth friendly
products and practices. There
are even gyms that generate
power from their members
working out on the machines.
 
 
Green Gear - Brooks shoes has introduced a new line of biodegradable "BioMoGo" shoes. These shoes includes a non-toxic, additive that increases the rate of biodegradation by encouraging anaerobic microbes to break down nutrients into reusable by-products.


Traditional midsoles can last up to 1,000 years in a landfill, whereas the BioMoGo shoes can biodegrade in about 20 years. By using BioMoGo in its shoes, Brooks will save nearly 30 million pounds of landfill waste over a 20-year period.

Fortunately, Brooks is treating its new midsole discovery as an open source innovation and will share it with other footwear manufacturers and industries.
ACTION
Reduce your carbon footprint:
Individuals and businesses are
increasingly offsetting their
carbon footprint by purchasing
carbon credits and offsets.

For a very small cost, Earth
Run participants can offset
their carbon footprint made in
coming to the event.

Down Shifting
Do you equate personal
happiness with consumption?
If so, you may want to Down
Shift. Buy used, work less and
spend more time with those
you love.

Downshifting is about slowing
down and leading a simpler,
greener and happier life!