The sustainable olympic games
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The Sustainable Olympic Games
The next Olympic Games, which are realized in the summer of 2012, this games are the most sustainable of the history, and why sustainable? …London is the first summer Host City to embed sustainability in its planning from the start. They're aiming to set new standards, creating positive, lasting change for theenvironment and communities.
Planning a sustainable Games from the outset
Sustainability was embedded in the bid for the 2012 Games.
• use venues already existing in the UKwhere possible;
• only make permanent structures that will have a long-term use after the Games;
• build temporary structures for everything else.
They want to use the Gamesas a catalyst for change, for the regeneration of and improvement of quality of life in East London and encourage more sustainable living across the whole of the UK.
The mostimportant points in the sustainable system in the games are:
1. Climate change: minimising greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring legacy facilities are able to cope with theimpacts of climate change.
2. Waste: minimising waste at every stage of the project, ensuring no waste is sent to landfill during Games-time, and encouraging the development ofnew waste processing infrastructure in East London.
3. Biodiversity: minimising the impact of the Games on wildlife and their habitats in and around Games venues, leaving alegacy of enhanced habitats where we can, eg the Olympic Park.
4. Inclusion: Promoting access for all and celebrating the diversity of London and the UK, creating newemployment, training and business opportunities.
5. Healthy living: Inspiring people across the country to take up sport and develop active, healthy and sustainable lifestyles.
The next Olympic Games, which are realized in the summer of 2012, this games are the most sustainable of the history, and why sustainable? …London is the first summer Host City to embed sustainability in its planning from the start. They're aiming to set new standards, creating positive, lasting change for theenvironment and communities.
Planning a sustainable Games from the outset
Sustainability was embedded in the bid for the 2012 Games.
• use venues already existing in the UKwhere possible;
• only make permanent structures that will have a long-term use after the Games;
• build temporary structures for everything else.
They want to use the Gamesas a catalyst for change, for the regeneration of and improvement of quality of life in East London and encourage more sustainable living across the whole of the UK.
The mostimportant points in the sustainable system in the games are:
1. Climate change: minimising greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring legacy facilities are able to cope with theimpacts of climate change.
2. Waste: minimising waste at every stage of the project, ensuring no waste is sent to landfill during Games-time, and encouraging the development ofnew waste processing infrastructure in East London.
3. Biodiversity: minimising the impact of the Games on wildlife and their habitats in and around Games venues, leaving alegacy of enhanced habitats where we can, eg the Olympic Park.
4. Inclusion: Promoting access for all and celebrating the diversity of London and the UK, creating newemployment, training and business opportunities.
5. Healthy living: Inspiring people across the country to take up sport and develop active, healthy and sustainable lifestyles.
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