Recently, I read an article about the Pittsburgh Pirates going green. I have to admit, I didn’t believe it. I thought it was another hyped up story. When I read further, I thought, “okay, they are taking steps to involve consumers in being more environmentally conscious and aware.”
According to a recent news article, here is what they are doing:
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Recycling program at PNC Park focused on capturing more than 760,000 plastic bottles and aluminum cans that are distributed during the baseball season.
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One-hundred eighty recyclable containers, throughout the ballpark with the program’s logo. “Green Team” cleaning crews will conduct a sweep of the ballpark to pick up all remaining recyclable goods.
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Beginning with the 2008 season, both of PNC Park’s concessionaires, Aramark and Levy Restaurants, will be using corn-based beverage cups. The companies will also eliminate most of the non-biodegradable materials they’ve used in utensils, plates, napkins and food carriers.
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All paper used in the ballpark will be more environmentally friendly.
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Steps are also being taken to make the ballpark more energy efficient.
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