Environment is Our Obligation: Making Grassroots Sport Events Eco-Friendly

The Sport #WithoutWaste webinar brought together over 60 participants from more than 10 countries, all united by a common mission: to transform grassroots sports events into eco-friendly experiences while fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment.

Organized by the BG Be Active team in collaboration with Green Sports Hub Europe, the webinar aimed to explore synergies between stakeholders working for sustainable events, share knowledge and experiences, expand the reach of the project, and promote cross-fertilization of activities.

The webinar served as a participatory lab, allowing participants to interact, network, and share their local experiences. They were introduced to existing tools and resources designed to support grassroots sports events in their journey to becoming more eco-friendly, as well as to the broader regional context for such events.

During practical sessions the participants discussed and identified key barriers as

• lack of sensitivity towards environmental issues,
• limited cooperation with stakeholders,
• and the absence of relevant legislation and educational programs.

To build a stronger movement, it is crucial to promote values of social responsibility, support environmental education policies and programs, and involve a diverse range of stakeholders.

By delving into local realities and addressing the challenges faced by participants from grassroots sports and school sectors, the event and the active discussions demonstrated the relevance of the #WithoutWaste mission in shaping a more sustainable future.

If you missed the webinar, you can access here.

Are you ready to take action? Explore our resources (for the grassroots sport events, for the school-based events) on the website and discover practical tools to make a difference. We recognize that each country has its unique challenges and circumstances, and our tools are adaptable to diverse contexts, rather than being prescriptive.

Sport #WithoutWaste is an initiative led by BG Be Active and supported by dedicated partner organizations from seven European countries. It is a movement aimed at making sports events more eco-friendly while emphasizing the educational component within each nation’s context.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join the movement and create a lasting impact in your community! Reach out to us today to learn how you can contribute to the project, participate in our activities, or seek answers to any questions you may have. Together, let’s shape a future of sustainable sports events and inspire a greener tomorrow!

Find out more:
LinkedIn – BG Be Active
Email: beactive@bgbeactive.org

Sport #WithoutWaste is funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.