Sustainability Practices
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship has announced the continuation of their partnership with Aspen for 2024 in their quest to move closer towards a more sustainable future for Bermuda’s annual PGA TOUR event. The partnership includes support from local environmental charity, Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB), and Recycle Bermuda, part of the Waste Management section of the Ministry of Public Works.
Plastic is detrimental to Bermuda’s oceans, wildlife and population. As the harm caused by micro-plastics increases, it becomes a prominent issue that requires close attention from the sporting events industry as well as others.
TOURNAMENT PLANS INCLUDE:
• Elimination of single use plastic for players, caddies, and all spectators
• Additional water stations positioned throughout the golf course
• Aspen will be providing 500 reusable water bottles per day at the entrance gate
• The volunteer headquarters is reducing its plastic waste by providing reusable water bottles
• Concession stands will serve drinks in reusable cups rather than disposable plastic
• Concession stands will provide aluminum bottled water for purchase instead of plastic
• Bermuda Sands to produce an environmentally friendly uniform for volunteers
• On-site recycling will be made possible by a partnership with Cerobin trash cans
• Bermuda recycles tin, aluminium and glass (TAG)
• Digital tickets and parking passes provided to all stakeholders
• Digital pairings guide ads provided to all guests
Following the 2024 tournament a sustainability impact report will be generated with assistance from Recycle Bermuda, KBB and Aspen to provide data surrounding the event’s environmental impact on Bermuda.
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