SUSTAINABILITY
METLIFE STADIUM
The Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, US only opened in 2010 but has already made its name as one of the most sustainable stadiums in Ameri- can professional sports. Making the venue green was one of the key issues for the New York Giants and New York Jets - the two NFL teams that built and now operate the venue through a 50/50 partnership – MetLife Stadium Company. The New Stadium, built on the site
of the former Giants Stadium, has suc- ceeded in reducing water demand by an estimated 11m gallons per year – or a 25 per cent reduction in the average annual water demand. The major water conservation design features include syn- thetic turf – saving 3.5m gallons of water per year – and the waterless urinals throughout the men’s restrooms, saving an additional 2,7m gallons per year. Metlife also uses energy efficient and
United States Environmental Protection Agency Energy-Star compliant concession equipment, heating cooling and venti- lation systems and lighting, which use 25-50 per cent less energy. This reduces costs without compromising quality of performance, reduces air pollution, pro- vides a significant return on investment, and typically has an extended product life and decreased maintenance.
The stadium currently saves 3,5m gallons of water each year by using a range of green solutions Energy efficient Low E coating/glaz-
ing has also been used in the windows. Compared to the old Giants Stadium, the glass used at Metlife transmits 56 per cent less destructive UV light, is 51 per cent better as an insulator, and is 24 per cent better at reducing heat gain – while only sacrificing 3 per cent of the total visible light available. There’s also a long-term commitment
to reducing solid waste by 25 per cent through recycling and composting pro- grammes. Fifty tons of solid waste is produced on an average game day in the
parking areas and another 20 tons is pro- duced in the actual stadium. Fan behaviour and eco-awareness
among spectators is another area that Metlife is seeking to influence. Both teams actively promote the use of public transport and car pooling/ride shar- ing for spectactors travelling to events. There’s a comprehensive fan education and participation programs which uses public service announcements; score- board messages; “green” programme goals and achievements via web site por- tal; Green Promotional Events.
PULSE FITNESS
Pulse Fitness cardiovascular equipment offer sports clubs a cordless machine inclusive of an imbedded digital TV and an iPod docking facility. Users can watch and listen to their
own movies and music while charging their iPod or Smart phone. The features could produce an annual utility saving of £150 per machine, as well as reduce the demand for air handling units. Pulse also offers a self-powered
connectivity retention and mem- ber management system called Smart
Users can charge their devices using the kit
Centre, which works without the need for power or data. Pulse’s strength equipment offers a 1:15 ratio for train- ing partners on all its strength and cable machines – based on the requirement of one 13amp socket drawing 3/4amps to power-up 1 – 15 strength machines.
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The system could save £150 per machine The Smart Centre system has been
designed to help sport and health and fitness facilities provide a management system to help the recruitment of mem- bers, retain members and manage their performance, while keeping utility costs down to a minimum.
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