Grecians go green! Exeter City lead with eco initiatives

By PRSD, on Friday, March 5, 2010

The Football League is stretching its green legs and calling on clubs to be more environmentally friendly, and already Exeter City is leading the way.

It’s part of a new partnership between the Football League Trust and the Environment Agency to improve environmental performance – such as cutting energy, water and waste, and to promote green issues with communities. The move sees funding to all of the 72 League One and League Two clubs in England and Wales partially linked to improvements in environmental performance.

Football League Trust general manager Dave Edmundson said: “Improvements won’t happen at every club overnight, but some like Exeter City have already made great strides by introducing a range of environmental initiatives.

“These include harvesting rainwater for their training pitches, using environmentally friendly cleaning materials, installing energy and water saving devices, encouraging the use of sustainable transport to matches and improving and promoting waste recycling by housing a community waste recycling centre at their ground.”

Former Tottenham Hotspur and England player, Exeter City’s director of football, Steve Perryman told the PRSD: “It’s important for everyone to consider the impact they have on the environment and football clubs are no exception. By looking at ways we can reduce our carbon footprint and by recycling as much as we can, Exeter City is not only acting responsibly but is saving money too.”

The Football League Trust, which oversees Community and Youth Development activities at Football League clubs, currently work with supporters and local communities across four main issues: social inclusion/community cohesion, health, education and sports participation. The environment has become the fifth issue.

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It's a shame that you decided to delete my previous comment congratulating you on your efforts for the eco friendly steps taken by the club to date. We welcome steps taken for eco friendly efforts and also promote the eco friendly approach.

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We feel that it is fantastic that Exeter City is setting such a stron example to the Exeter Devon Community.
As sponsors of Exeter City we would also like to promote the use of eco friendly cleaning for your building and the club. When you do need a cleaning company to undertake your cleaning services please do not hesitate to contact us. We use eco friendly products and will be more than happy to support your valid cause in promoting eco friendly alternatives throughout the Exeter City Football Club - congratulations on your achievements.