Earth Shattering Truth About Runs

With the number of marathons and runs gaining traction in Singapore, attracting thousands of runners each race, how many of us actually take heel to reflect on the impact these events have on the environment? Raise your hand if you are guilty of taking the runner’s kit for granted. Apart from photo opportunity, how many other times does one actually use the commemorative items? In addition the expanding consumption  of goods, sales of running related items such as apparel, hydration packs and compression wear, has also increased over the years.

Marathons and runs not only contribute to the increase in consumerism, they cause a lot of waste too. If you have stepped foot at the frontline of a run, you will notice the amount of unsolicited plastic bottles, paper cups and flyers everywhere. As such, organisers of events such as the recent Nat Geo Earth Day Run 2017 gives back by utilising sustainability tools to power the event, apart from promoting environmental efforts through issuing functional race pack  to the participants and  encouraged them to refill water via the  BPA-free bottles provided. That’s not all, one of the highlights of the run was the Eco-Carnival which was open to public so family and friends can have fun in a sustainable manner. There were green workshops to try our hand at eco-friendly crafts and upcycling activities.This was also where Green Living gave away microgreens (seeds) in launching their #GrowYourOwnGreens campaign which encourages the community to grow their own produce.

Green Living, Singapore’s first complete eco  lifestyle event happening from 22 – 24 September 2017 at the Marina Bay Sands, focuses on promoting green consumerism through learning, experiencing and adopting green lifestyle  that minimizes the negative impact of our consumption to the environment to enable responsible economic development. As there is much satisfaction in harvesting one’s own greens, encourages renewable agricultural resources and reduces carbon footprint, we would like to invite you to drop by Green Living’s next roadshow at BCA’s Big Day Out  (22-25 2017 June at Bedok Town Square) to collect your very own #GrowYourOwnGreens start kit to kick start your green journey. Snap a photo of your greens and hash tag #GreenLiving2017 & #GrowYourOwnGreens and stand to win prizes. Green Living is a 3-day comprehensive one-stop platform for promoting a green lifestyle where the community gets to experience an eco-friendly lifestyle where one can learn from green champions and get a glimpse of how life may be like in a greener and more sustainable Singapore. For more information, do visit www.green-living.com