Our
Green Mission:
The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon mission is to honor their memories,
celebrate life, reach for the future and unite the world in hope - with an eye
on maintaining social responsibility. We
acknowledge that making sustainable choices allows for the best quality of life
and pledge to remain environmentally conscious in our efforts. We will work to take measurable and meaningful action each year
to be better stewards of our community and environment.
What we are doing in 2010:
*Green Team in place to oversee sustainable efforts and guide future decisions.
*Email ECO@TravelOk.com if you have questions or comments for the Green Tam.
*Online race registration - eliminating paper registration forms. In 2009, 16,000 of the 19,300 registrations were online. We hope to continue to raise those numbers.
*Recycling stations during the race, Expo and Pasta Party.
*Plastic, aluminum and cardboard recycling.
*All 21 Hydration Stations on the race course use the city's water supply to hydrate runners - saving the use of approximately 3 tractor trailers or water gators that would have to be used to move water product on the course.
*Over 300 Porta Potties use bio-degradable deodorizer and 100% recycled toilet paper.
*Public transit and carpooling encouraged wherever possible.
*The team leaders are charged with eliminating unnecessary water and pollution at every turn.
*All discarded clothing is donated to a local shelter.
*Local homeless shelter receives leftover food from the finish lines food service stations.
*Time Line and Village Tours provide bus operations for the marathon. Both are committed to environmental conversation.
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