News: Environment

KP Hardiman Hockey Field showcases potential of recycled materials

The KP Hardiman Hockey Field, home to La Trobe University Hockey Club and an internationally accredited hockey field in Melbourne’s City of Darebin has used 98% reclaimed tyres for…

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Sep 9, 2021 Design / Environment / Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

Sports Environment Alliance and YMCA Victoria announce new partnership project

Aiming to engage the YMCA Victoria community in identifying environmental strengths, gaps and opportunities, while also looking to build a sustainable path towards a future, the Y in…

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Sep 8, 2021 Aquatics / Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Submissions invited for Dunedin’s 2022 hosting of the World Leisure Congress

Set to be held in the New Zealand city of Dunedin from 12th to 16th December next year, the 17th World Leisure Congress 2022 is inviting special session and abstract presentation…

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Sep 3, 2021 Education / Environment / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Leisure and recreation planners need to take more decisive action on climate and weather change

Independent research undertaken by respected leisure and recreation planning consultant, Dr Ken Marriott, argues that that leisure and recreation planners are not taking a sufficiently…

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Sep 2, 2021 ByDr Ken Marriott Consultants / Environment / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

dwp welcomes Australian athletes support of sustainable initiatives

dwp | design worldwide partnership – an architect firm designing environmentally responsible facilities for sports - has welcomed the news that multiple high profile Australian…

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Sep 2, 2021 Design / Environment / Sport /

 
 

High profile Australian athletes support new climate campaign

Lead by former Wallabies captain, David Pocock, 300 high-profile Australian athletes from across 30 sports are calling for bold climate action to safeguard the future of all Australians and…

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Sep 1, 2021 Environment / Sport /

 
 

Nillumbik Shire Council aquatic and recreation centres switch to renewable energy

Nillumbik Shire Council is taking real climate action as it continues to switch to renewable energy and instals two new solar systems at the Eltham Leisure Centre and Diamond Valley Sports…

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Aug 19, 2021 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

ASGA Save Our Soles initiative receives funding to recycle sports shoes

A program that recovers and recycles tired, unwanted sports shoes – the ASGA Save Our Soles initiative - has received a grant from the Australian Government through the National…

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Aug 12, 2021 Environment / Finance / Sport / Technology /

 
 

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