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08/26/2001
Spectators at the
2001 Goodwill Games will help trial a new recycling plan,
heralding an environmental breakthrough in making Brisbane's
sporting venues cleaner and greener.
The Brisbane City Council plan aims to encourage
330 000 ticket holders to mirror their household recycling
habits at five sporting venues across Brisbane during the
Games.
2002 Goodwill Games Executive Officer Campbell
Rose said he was pleased the 2001 Goodwill Games was chosen
as the launching pad for the new Waste Minimisation Plan.
"Just as sport epitomises a healthy lifestyle,
venues need to demonstrate a healthier and sustainable environment
for the spectators to enjoy while they watch our top athletes
in competition." he said.
Brisbane Lord Mayor Jim Soorley said several
recycling bin stations would be located at each sporting venue
during the 2001 Goodwill Games as part of the new plan to
reduce the environmental impacts of waste at large events.
"This is the first time in Australia that residents
will be able to use a recycling system at a public event that
mirrors their recycling practices at home," he said.
"This recycling plan is different to any other
used in Australia because it broadens the range of materials
that can be recycled, making the process more user friendly
than ever."
The bin stations will be clearly marked with
yellow for recyclable rubbish, such as all plastic, glass,
aluminium containers and coke cups. Food, paper wrappings
and other general waste should be placed in bins marked with
maroon.
Cr Soorley said the council would continue to
encourage and assist all venues and promoters to take up the
challenge of installing recycling stations for major events.
"The council aims to roll-out this plan across
Brisbane to increase the quantity of waste that is recycled
and improve environmental sustainability for future generations,"
he said.
Mr Rose congratulated the sporting venues for
taking part in the Public Place Waste Minimisation Plan and
looked forward to having a 'green' Games.
The 2001 Goodwill Games venues taking part in
the trial are the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, ANZ Stadium,
Sleeman Centre at Chandler, Brisbane Exhibition and Convention
Centre and South Bank Piazza.
Media information:
Julianna Poli, 2001 Goodwill Games Brisbane
Ph: 07 3233 2159 (direct) / Mobile: 0405 148 307
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