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Cape Town 2010 FIFA Fan Fest

SCORING GREEN GOALS

Grand World Vision Events and Cape Town City’s 2010 Green Goal team identified and implemented a series of event greening measures to ensure that the negative environmental impacts of the Fan Fest were reduced as much as possible.

The aim of the programme was to conserve water, improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and waste generation, and to enhance recycling. A strong communications component was also introduced to promote environmental awareness and sustainable lifestyle practices.

Waste reduction and recycling measures:

  • A two-bin waste separation and recycling system. 40% of the solid waste was recycled or diverted away from the landfill. All plastic, glass, tin and polystyrene were recycled. This was achieved through:
    • The sale of reusable souvenir cups instead of single-use disposable cups.
    • The use of reusable crockery and cutlery as opposed to disposable cutlery and tableware.
    • The use of reusable plastic crates instead of single-use cardboard boxes.
    • The prohibition of promotional handouts and flyers at entrances to the Fan Fest.
    • The use of large dispensers for condiments and sugar instead of single-sachet servings.
    • The serving of beer and soft drinks in a commemorative cup from draught and soda fountains, as opposed to bottles and cans.

Sustainable energy and water usage reduced:

  • Renewable energy certificates from Darling Wind Farm were purchased in order to power the Fan Fest with sustainable energy.
    • Total electricity consumption for the period of the World Cup was 3 333 kWh.
  • Water usage was monitored daily, and nine water stations ensured the provision of fresh and free tap water to the public as a more responsible alternative to bottled water.
    • 99 000 litres of water were used.

Carbon emissions reduced:

  • Specially planned park-and-ride shuttle and rail services were made available which not only alleviated traffic congestion in the City, but also reduced climate-changing carbon emissions.
    • The total carbon footprint for the Fan Fest was 48,03 tonnes CO2 equivalent. Waste accounted for approximately 93% of this figure, electricity 7% and water consumed was considered to be an insignificant amount.