Improving the Sustainability of Golf Through Recycling
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/now/improving-sustainability-golf-recycling-173000425.html
Author: Northampton
As a sport steeped in centuries old traditions, golf isn't known for innovative change, but Team Dow sees an opportunity to use innovations in sustainability to advance the sport. Last month, Dow hosted the third annual Great Lakes Bay Invitational (GLBI), with nearly 150 of the world's best golfers teeing off at Midland Country Club in Michigan. As the first-ever Golf Environment Organization (GEO) certified Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) event, the GLBI is planned and executed with sustainability at the forefront-focusing on minimizing water, waste and greenhouse gas emissions. One of Dow's biggest goals in sustainability is circularity. The way to achieve long-term sustainable success is to create a closed loop system that requires minimal new resources and produces as little waste as possible. Right now, most sporting events generate a significant amount of waste. An example of how we imagined better and implemented the concept of circularity is the plastic mesh fencing that surrounds many parts of the course. Developed using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for strong, flexible performance and recyclability this plastic mesh fencing helps set the environment for the tournament. At the end of the inaugural invitational in 2019, members of Team Dow stood on the 18th green and thought, "How can we continue the life of this plastic mesh fencing?" In that moment, an idea for a sustainable solution was born.