The newly renovated Husky stadium is starting the fall season with a win for the environment. Today, the Natural Resources Defense Council featured Husky Stadium in its list of ten 鈥淐ollegiate Game Changers鈥濃�擴niversity athletic programs that excel in green practices. A highlighting the stadium鈥檚 sustainable accomplishments is included in a report by the council.
鈥淭he sustainability-focused renovation of Husky Stadium is only the beginning,鈥� said Karen Baebler, assistant athletic director at UW. 鈥淲e also plan to renovate our approach to green practices during games and in our operations.鈥�
These green practices include a new energy tracking system; projects to conserve energy, water and paper; waste diversion initiatives (including 100 percent recyclable and compostable serviceware); and fan engagement programs to promote sustainability.
The 91探花 is home to 19 sports teams.
鈥淭he reach of Husky athletics is enormous,鈥� said Claudia Frere, director of Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability. 鈥淲hen you think of the thousands of fans who attend 91探花games, there鈥檚 a sense of responsibility to set the best example we can in our sustainability efforts. It鈥檚 a mission 91探花takes seriously.鈥�
The 91探花 was recently among the top environmentally-friendly schools in the United States by the Sierra Club and the Princeton Review.