FitPlanet groups the eco-Practices into required and
optional practices for sustainability. To achieve the Pledge of Sustainability, you pledge to perform all of the required practices, and a minimum of four (4) of the elective practices.
To achieve the Pledge of Sustainability, you pledge to perform
a minimum of four (4) ELECTIVE environmental practices from the
items listed below.
| E1 | 100% online registration |
| E2 | No cotton t-shirts for athletes. Offer t-shirts made from organic cotton, recycled polyester, bamboo, or other environmentally friendly material. (We recommend screen printing with non-toxic inks.) |
| E3 | Offer a clothing and/or shoe recycling/reuse program (old running shoes and apparel can be recycled and/or contributed to charity organizations) |
| E4 | All paper used to promote the event is at least 20% post-consumer recycled stock. (We recommend using non-toxic inks.) |
| E5 | Provide race bags (AKA swag or goodie bags) that are recyclable and/or reusable. (We recommend the bags also be made from recycled materials.) |
| E6 | No single-use disposable plastic bottles for water or sports drink distributed at the finish line. (We recommend you hand out reusable plastic, aluminum, or stainless steel bottles.) |
| E7 | Provide green portable toilets that use non-toxic deodorizer and recycled toilet paper and paper towels. |
| E8 | At least 80% of all marketing and participant communications facilitated through email or website updates instead of paper mail. |
| E9 | Reuse at least 80% of all signage for the event. |
| E10 | For new signage, purchase recyclable or biodegradable materials for signs and banners. (We recommend you use non-toxic inks.) |
| E11 | At least 25% of all power used during the event is supplied from renewable sources such as solar, wind or bio-fuels either directly or indirectly through renewable energy credits or carbon offsets. |
| E12 | Utilize bicycles, electric scooters, electric motorcycles, or electric/hybrid cars for pace and lead vehicles. |
| E13 | For events that are point to point, provide shuttle buses for athletes that are powered by bio-fuel or another form of renewable energy or offset the vehicle emissions through carbon offsets. |
| E14 | Provide environmental education as part of expo and/or race-day presentations (e.g. speakers, booth space for environmental organizations, and green product and service companies) |
| E15 | Source sustainable finisher medals such as recycled/recyclable lanyards and metal and/or locally made medals from recycled materials. |
| E16 | Provide composting for pre- and post-event meals. (we recommend using biodegradable/compostable tableware as well, such as plates, cups, knives and forks made from PLA.) |
| E17 | Offset at least 10% of the greenhouse gas emissions from the race through sponsorships, a percent of the race fee, voluntary contributions from athletes, or other means. |
| E18 | Encourage athletes to support an environmental initiative important to the Event by either volunteering time or donating money. This could be a local environmental project or cause or a national or international environmental charity. |
| E19 | Serve at least some locally grown, fresh food at pre- and/or post-race meals. (We recommend offering organic food as well.) |
| E20 | Provide VIP parking for carpoolers and bicycles. |
| E21 | Get creative. e.g. give an award for the 'greenest' athlete or team; require athletes come to the event only by public transportation; make the race "carbon neutral," etc. |
