Green Initiatives at Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2024:
- The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon will maintain its commitment to being a Zero Waste to Landfill event.
- Collaboration with New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) for effective waste management.
- Emphasis on 100% waste management throughout the event.
- Runners are encouraged to bring their own refillable bottles.
- Reduction in paper usage:
- Online registrations.
- Digital handbooks and communications.
- Bibs distributed without plastic covers.
- Reusable backpacks provided at the Expo for bibs and personal items.
- Event kitting done using paper bags.
- Post-event refreshments distributed in reusable cloth bags.
- Waste disposal encouraged in designated bins.
- Source segregation of dry and wet waste.
- Waste pods/kiosks on Race Day for segregated collection: paper, tetra packs, plastic bottles, and organic waste.
- Organic waste composted at Chintan’s organic composting facility.
- Plastics recycled into new products; paper and cardboard recycled.
- Flex branding reused as temporary shelters for marginalized communities.
- Electric autos for crew mobility and emergencies at JLN Stadium.
- Collaboration with Hasiru Dala Innovations and Chintan for efficient waste management.
- Detailed waste management report and data shared on event website post-event.
- Bicycle stands provided at JLN Stadium for participants commuting by bike.
- Excess water from bottles used to water neighborhood trees.
- Surplus edible food distributed to those in need.
