| Saturday, January 26, 2008 |
| Winter X Games are eco-friendly |
 The 12th Annual Winter X Games are making a special effort to go green this year. The initiative is wide-ranging, involving everyone from fans to the staff who work behind the scenes. There's even prizes for fans who separate cans and plastic into recycling bins.
Winter X Games 12 will build on the successful X Games Environmentality (XGE) program to reduce waste through recycling and composting and cut greenhouse gas emissions through the use of alternative fuels.
XGE is also committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and will encourage fans to use biofuel-powered RFTA shuttle buses. Biodiesel, a renewable, nontoxic and biodegradable fuel, also powers snowcats and heavy equipment used at Buttermilk. Use of biodiesel produces fewer emissions than traditional gasoline, helping to combat climate change. Kitchen grease from the staff catering facilities will also be recycled into biodiesel. To further reduce the event's carbon footprint, XGE is also planting a selection of trees on behalf of all athletes participating in Winter X Games 12.
The extreme sporting event is set to continue from now until Sunday, January 27th in Aspen, Colorado.Labels: Green, X Games |
posted by Christy @ 8:51 AM 
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