Green Team at London Marathon
Help to reduce the environmental impact of the marathon
Location
Date and time
07:00 - 12:00Please note that this community mission has been cancelled.
Over the last 5 years, we have we have worked on reducing the environmental impact of our events through a variety of initiatives explained on our website
One of our main focuses is waste reduction. Although we are looking to improve our comms to encourage behaviour change in participants and highlight sustainability, runners are often only focused on the race. Therefore, we found the best way to ensure waste is disposed correctly is to staff bins in what we call “waste stations”.
Volunteers will stand in barriered waste areas, transferring items of rubbish from participants to the correct bin(s). This system has improved recycling rates more than any other method. It is not a glamorous role so requires people who are passionate about sustainability.
All volunteers will be provided with an event jacket, t-shirt and cap.
Time: 07:00 - 12:00
Location: The start zone at London Marathon. Coach transport to the venue is available for anyone in need.
How are you getting there?
Discussion
Location
Date and time
07:00 - 12:00Walkable
As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.
Ideal for beginners
Greenwich Park
Charlton Way
London
SE10 8QY
Led by Rachel Henry
Area Activator at GoodGym Greenwich. I love community and getting to know all the great initiatives and people that make it what it is!
I'm really sorry to have to let you know that there has been a lack of communication between the Green Team and the London Marathon Events team due to sickness. LME are now saying because of some operational changes they've made it's too late to register volunteers so we're having to cancel this session. I'm so sorry and thank you for being willing to give up so much of your time for this important cause.
I hope we will be able to support the Green Team at future running events.
In the meantime, thank you for all the good you do :)
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