ECO-SPORTS

Some sports, like skiing and surfing, can’t exist unless the environment is protected. Many others, like football, basketball and baseball, draw huge crowds whose environmental “footprint” is drawing the attention of more teams and stadium owners. Whether it’s recycling a hot dog wrapper or shining a solar-powered light on the field, the sports world is turning green right before our eyes! 

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Monday
Jan162012

Sports Stars Team up to Promote Recycling, Climate Change Action


Chances are you’ve seen most of them on ESPN.

From the sport of baseball, superstars Chase Utley, CJ Wilson, Russell Martin, and more.

From American football: the Packers’ AJ Hawk, the Chiefs’ Matt Cassell, the Lions’ Ryan Nece, and more.

Plus softball pitcher Cat Osterman, footballer Alecko Eskandarian, ice hockey star George Parros, and more.

They’re all part of a group called “Players for the Planet,” while their exploits on the field attract far wider attention, the fact is they’re also making a difference when it comes to promoting recycling and taking action against climate change.

Players for the Planet supports kids making an environmental difference. It also tried to educate people about the advantages of solar and other green energy sources.

We didn’t know. Did you?