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There is no single guaranteed formula for implementing an Action Plan. Conditions are too varied and unpredictable. Nevertheless, any sports group would do well to follow several basic principles: Principles for Implementing an Action Plan 1. Identify all the interested groups (environmental, business, local community, regulatory bodies etc,) in implementing the Action Plan 2. Don't let your events size or lack of it be an obstacle. Set appropriate targets and locate required resources 3. Make all staff and volunteers responsible for implementing the environmental plan: provide them with adequate training and encourage communication; and seek their input and feedback. 4. Set ambitious but feasible targets initially and build upon successes. 5. Measure and monitor progress so as to demonstrate where success is achieved and indicate where improvements are required. Case Studies The following Case Studies illustrate how different event organisers chose to focus on issues of particular importance to them and their community. A more thorough example of an Action Plan can be found in Appendix E: a copy of the Environmental Management Plan for the 1997 Ryder Cup’s Committed to Green initiative. Appendix C: Environmental Guidelines for the Summer Olympic Games (September 1993) – illustrates the wide range of issues being tackled by organisers of the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics. Appendix D: Canada Games Council's Environmental Bid Criteria – demonstrates how a governing body has chosen to stimulate environmental action among bidders and, ultimately, hosts of future Canada Games. Managing and Monitoring Environmental Performance of Sports Events and Facilities 16
1999 Canada Winter Games in Corner Brook Corner Brook, Newfoundland the smallest community to ever hold the Canada Games proved it was up to the challenge. The Host Society also took on the challenge of producing the most extensive environmental action plan to date at a Canada Games. With little financial resources, the environmental committee developed several effective initiatives that relied on community partnerships and in-kind donations. The following is the Action Plan that was created by the Host Society. Objective: To promote environmental responsibility and awareness prior to, during and after the 1999 Canada Winter Games. This will be done by: • training all games staff in green office practices and green purchasing; • training all volunteers in the environmental initiatives of the 1999 Games (e.g. direct participants and spectators to recycling bins); • implementing a recycling program for the Athlete's Village as well as at all sports venues; • composting all food wastage generated from the cafeteria; • minimising waste by purchasing items that may be reused (e.g. water bottles) and/or become a legacy after the Games (e.g. recycling bins); • encouraging all spectators to use public transportation and/or car pool to decrease traffic congesting, noise pollution and exhaust; • implementing a no idling policy for all Games vehicles; • minimising paper waste through double-side copying, electronic mail and computer faxing; • minimising water use through low-flow showerheads and other wastesaving devices within the Village; • conserving energy through energy-efficient bulbs, timers, etc.; and, • in conjunction with Sport Canada we will be preparing a list of indicators to evaluate our success with environmental initiatives at the Games. This will be added to a report that will also give guidelines/checklists for tackling environmental issues at future events. 1995 World Nordic Games Students at Confederation College took advantage of Thunder Bay hosting the 1995 World Nordic Games to launch a number of environmental initiatives. Two college departments (Environmental Engineering Technology and Recreation Leadership) jointly conducted a waste management audit in advance of the event. College environmental groups set up information booths during the Games on composting, recycling and native species gardening. Managing and Monitoring Environmental Performance of Sports Events and Facilities 17
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