Global Forum for Sports and Environment
Super Bowl XLIV Powered With Renewable Energy
This is the fourth year in a row that the NFL will use renewable energy to power the Super Bowl and its related events and the first year for the Pro Bowl. For the first time since 1980, the Pro Bowl was played somewhere other than Honolulu. The annual contest between the AFC's and NFC's best took place Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium. “Imagine, the power demands of an NFL stadium are huge, and this year we are holding two games at one venue," said Jack Groh, director, NFL Environmental Program. "One way to reduce the carbon footprint of such an event is by using renewable power." NextEra Energy Resources and EarthEra are also giving fans the opportunity to follow the example set by the NFL. By visiting www.earthera.com/superbowl people can learn how personal actions contribute to climate change and take steps to minimize or offset their impacts, as the NFL is doing by using renewable energy to power the 2010 Pro Bowl and Super Bowl. The NFL Environmental Program has developed a series of initiatives to minimize the impact of Super Bowl activities on the local and global environment. Decorative materials, building materials, office supplies and other reusable items will be recovered and donated to local nonprofit organizations. Some materials are appropriate for reuse while others will be used as fundraising auction items. The NFL will donate all leftover food from Super Bowl events to local agencies under the leadership of Daily Bread Food Bank, which specializes in feeding South Florida. A mountain of food will be offered. Over 65,000 pounds of leftover prepared food was donated after last year's Super Bowl. Source: Environment News Service LINK : |
7 February, 2010 (ENS) - The National Football League has teamed up with NextEra Energy Resources to power the 2010 Pro Bowl and Super Bowl with renewable energy.