Quick Green Tips For Super Bowl Sunday
Last year’s Super Bowl face off between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers drew a whopping 95.4 million viewers, ranking second behind 2008′s record-setting game.
If history tells us anything, it’s that Sunday will be a big day for football parties as Peyton and the Colts take on the Cinderella-story New Orleans Saints.
So while planning that party for 20 guests, don’t forget the drinks, the chips and dip and your eco-footprint. Here are four simple tips to green your Super Bowl Sunday:
Pizza boxes stained with grease or food are not recyclable, unless you remove the tainted portions. Photo: Flickr/akuban
- Say ‘no’ to delivery. Domino’s Pizza sales jump 30 percent on Super Bowl Sunday, and other pizza retailers see similar sales increases. But did you know those oil-stained pizza boxes are not recyclable? This year, try making your own pizza and avoid the box. Other eco-friendly snacks include compostable veggies with homemade dip and organic beer.
- Bet online. Did your fantasy team simple fall apart mid-season? The Super Bowl is one of the biggest betting days of the year, and you’re likely to escape breaking state laws by placing bets over the Internet (but we didn’t tell you that). You’ll also save the paper used to print odds sheets and betting slips.
- Recycle your small screen. Retailers in the U.S. see increased sales of televisions by 60 percent during Super Bowl week. But keep in mind that you can rent big-screens for the game and avoid the post-game buyer’s remorse. If you do go for the big purchase, donate your old TV for reuse or recycle it. (Hint: Use Earth911 to find where to recycle.) You’ll keep lead, mercury and other e-waste byproducts out of landfills.
- Pay attention to the commercials. Just watching for the commercials? Some of our staff just raised their hands as well. Keep on the lookout for major companies spending a reported $2.7 million ad slot for cause marketing. We have to give a high-five to Pepsi, which is forgoing its past Super Bowl commercial model in favor of ads that will address consumer thoughts on sustainability, the environment and social concerns.
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posted on February 3rd, 2010 at 11:28 am
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Corey
posted on February 3rd, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Pizza boxes are not recyclable but they ARE compostable! There are also lots of fun things you can make from them… Solar oven, anyone?
Here are more ideas for greening your Super Bowl: http://indianapublicmedia.org/eartheats/green-super-bowl-party/
Enjoy!
Maurizio Maranghi
posted on February 7th, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Whatever you do, just always consider the Earth, the animals, and those that can be affected by your unintentional, but still selfish actions. Recycle everything…realize that a lot of the stuff you use IS RECYCLEABLE! Set a more intimate setting with LOTS of candles, instead of lots of energy consumption. Invite MANY friends over, there really is no use in everyone turning on their tubes at home, why not be together and save energy. Oh, and just as important, please don’t drink and drive! Call a cab, sleep it off, or have a non-drinking friend drive you home.
- Maurizio Maranghi –
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle