FOR A GREENER GAME
The St. Louis Cardinals are greening their operations, from recycling and waste reduction to energy efficiency and the use of recycled materials.
The Cardinals began the "4 A Greener Game Program" at Busch Stadium in the 2008 season in collaboration with StLouisGreen.com and its volunteers. What began as a two month pilot program grew into a volunteer program that spanned the entire 2009 baseball season and averaged 20 volunteers at each game.
Since its inception, the program has diverted over 540 tons of recycling and over 280 tons of yard waste from the stadium trash disposal and local landfills. The program's success can be partially credited to 550 conveniently placed recycling bins around the stadium, making it easy for fans to recycle when they come to a baseball game. Success is also due in large part to volunteers who collect recyclables during games, and the maintenance staff who separate additional recyclables from the trash after a game.
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The St. Louis Cardinals are committed to promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability. Our goal is to put a winning team on the field and create a safe, fun, family friendly environment and entertainment experience for our guests while minimizing the impact on the natural environment. Specifically, the Cardinals will:
- Strive to minimize pollution and waste through programs designed to reduce and recycle the consumable materials we use throughout our operations.
- Conserve energy and water, support renewable energy resources, and encourage environmentally sound transportation options for employees and fans.
- Identify and purchase environmentally friendly products and services for all stadium and team operations.
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Join the Ice Mountain Green Team!
Help to make a difference!
The Cardinals are looking for friendly volunteers from local colleges, high schools, community organizations, church groups - even friends and families - to join the Ice Mountain Green Team and help collect recyclables from fans during every home game. For more information on how you can volunteer for the Ice Mountain Green Team and take part in the Cardinals recycling efforts, please call 314.345.9485 or send an email to 4agreenergame@stlcardinals.com. If you have been contacted by the Cardinals to be a member of the Ice Mountain Green Team, please print out the release & wavier form below. You will need to complete this waiver form and bring it with you to your scheduled game.
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4 A Greener Game: The Ballpark Experience
This program is designed to:
- Inform participants about what the Cardinals are doing at Busch Stadium to help the environment.
- Encourage participants to follow the three R's - reduce, reuse, recycle - in order to become good stewards of the earth.
- Engage participants in three different hands-on activities, each emphasizing one of the three R's.
- Present participants with a St. Louis Cardinals' participation patch.
WHO: Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts through Grade 8
WHAT: A 90-minute experience at Busch Stadium
COST: $6 per scout for the Green Program
$10 per scout for Green Program and Tour
WHEN: On select Saturdays in 2010 - February 27, March 27, April 24, May 15, June 26, July 24, August 28, September 25
For more information please contact stadiumtours@cardinals.com.
"For a Greener Game" Initiatives
1. Recycling Programs
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- In 2009, the Cardinals and DNC SportService diverted nearly 350 tons of waste from local landfills which resulted in a diversion rate of approximately 19%
- There are more than 550 recycling containers placed throughout Busch Stadium
- The Ice Mountain Green Team hosted 1000 volunteers in 2009
- Styrofoam cups and plates in the front office have been eliminated
- 2009 ticket stock was recycled
- In 2009, the Cardinals received a grant to purchase a cardboard compactor and permanent recycling containers surrounding the exterior of the building. (All items have been purchased and installed)
2. Energy Efficiencies
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- EPA National Building Competition
- The energy use at Busch Stadium has been reduced by 14.1% since the Stadium opened in 2006
- Annual energy cost has been reduced by 15.2% just over $300,000
- Installed compact fluorescent lamps and occupancy sensors
- In 2009, the Cardinals purchased six offset days for energy use with Pure Power
- The 80th Annual All-Star Game and All-Star Week were the most
- environmentally proactive events in Major League Baseball history
- The Cardinals take advantage of the Business Energy Efficiency Program
- offered by AmerenUE
3. Water Conservation
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- During the construction of Busch Stadium low flow flush toilets and faucet fixtures were installed
- Zeopro, a soil amendment developed by NASA that helps hold on to nutrients longer which results in less fertilizing and watering, was added during the construction of the field. Peat Moss was also added to the soil in order to retain hydration.
4. Events
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- St. Louis Green Business Challenge sponsored by the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association-2010
- Science Center Eco Expo- April 10-11, 2010
- St. Louis Earth Day Festival- April 25, 2010
- St. Louis Cardinals Green Week- April 26-May 2, 2010
- Bike To Busch- May 1 and September 19, 2010
- World Environment Day- June 5, 2010
2010 Sustainable Operations Objectives
The St. Louis Cardinals focus on five key areas that formulate the sustainable operations objective. The key areas consist of energy, solid waste management, water, green purchasing, and promotion/outreach.
Energy
- Decrease energy consumption 10%
- Expand carbon neutral/offset programs- from 5% to 7% (18-20 games)
- Investigate alternative energy- i.e.-solar, wind
- Participate in the AmerenUE Business Energy Efficiency Program
- Follow up on office HVAC recommendations
- Perform an energy audit
- Retro-commission the HVAC system
Solid Waste Management
- Diversion Rate Goal-25%
- Divert 400 tons of materials from local landfills
- Participate in the Stadium Managers Association Trash Talk Bragging Rights Recycling Challenge
- Convert to split stream recycling
- Install cardboard compactor- part of 2009 St. Louis-Jefferson County Waste Management District (SJWMD) grant
- Develop and implement a battery recycling program for employees
- Apply for grant for electric hand dryers, composting equipment, tilt trucks, and Thumbs Up Johnny books from SJWMD
- Offer more recycling opportunities for employees
- Purchase paper shredder
Water
- Establish baseline and investigate water usage opportunities
Green Purchasing
- Develop and implement a green purchasing policy
- Purchase recycled office paper
Promotion/Outreach
- Participate in the 2010 Major League Baseball Greening Project
- Install signage of environmental policy statement
- Improve communication to front office regarding energy conservation/recycling
- Increase green promotions/giveaways
- Participate in Power Hour 2010
- Host an e-Recycling event for fans and employees
- Host at least one Green Week
- Host Bike to Busch- Saturday, May 1, 2010 and Sunday, September 19, 2010
- Host a World Environmental Day- Saturday, June 5, 2010
Delaware North Companies - Green Path
As one of the most admired, privately held companies in the world, Delaware North Companies is fortunate to do business in many of the world's most high-profile and treasured places. The company is committed to responsible stewardship of the resources in all these locales, and thus we developed GreenPath®, an environmental management system, to guide us in our pursuit of environmental excellence.
Delaware North fully acknowledges it is essential that all company operations and activities be conducted in strict accordance with sound environmental health and safety practices. Therefore, all company operations will be managed in compliance with all laws and regulations related to environmental responsibility and human health and safety applicable to our business activities. Delaware North is committed to preventing pollution in the areas where we do business, and to continually improving the company's environmental performance. To achieve these goals, Delaware North will adopt best available practices in environmental matters. Specifically, Delaware North will:
- Incorporate environmental considerations into business decisions, including planning and design activities;
- Review activities, products and services to limit the nature and scale of our environmental impact;
- Set measurable objectives and targets to improve environmental performance;
- Reduce the generation and disposal of waste;
- Anticipate emerging environmental issues and develop programs to respond to future challenges;
- Allocate and maintain resources for the effective implementation of environmental management and compliance programs;
- Encourage communication among associates, clients, customers, visitors, neighbors, surrounding communities, business associates, regulatory agencies, and the general public regarding Delaware North Companies' environmental issues; and
- Strive to make a positive environmental contribution to the communities where Delaware North Companies operates.
News & Announncements
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Partners
- Anheuser Busch
- AmerenUE
- Delaware North Companies Inc. Green Path
- Energy Star
- Ice Mountain
- Mitch Murch Maintenance Management Co.
- National Resources Defense Council
- RS Recycling
- StLouisGreen.com
- St. Louis-Jefferson County Waste Management District
- St. Patrick's Center
- Waste Management
- Waste Wise
