By Theodora Filis Millennium Stadium is not satisfied with just playing host to football tournaments during the 2012 Olympics, it wants to become the UK’s first certifiably “green” venue as well. ( Millennium Stadium) Based in Cardiff, the stadium operators are looking to meet the requirements for British Standard accreditation, which is accepted as credentials throughout the events industry. Already earning the award are Earls Court and Olympia in London, but Millennium Stadium aims to be the first to receive the official green mark from the regulatory group. Rainwater harvesting in the pitch irrigation system, infra-red controls in the toilets to prevent unnecessary flushing, and meters installed to monitor energy and water consumption have started the ball rolling at the iconic multi-event venue. The body which awards the British Standard Green mark will monitor the stadium’s “sustainability journey” with a pre-assessment in December. The stadium’s manager, Gerry Toms said that
It is imperative we all pay attention to the impact of our collective and personal actions on the environment. During the next decade, our global community will be unable to deal effectively with the formidable environmental challenges posed by decades of environmental mismanagement. There are many environmental issues I write about in this blog, some will scare you, and it is my hope, these articles will give you a reason to question and search for answers.