WASHINGTON, DC - Leonardo Academy, a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to advancing sustainability through the competitive market, announced today that The Green Cup of Polo, to be held in Potomac, Maryland on July 19, 2008, has earned event certification under Leonardo Academy's Cleaner and Greener Program.
The Cleaner and Greener(R)Program certifies events and organizations for reducing and offsetting emissions caused by energy use. This program addresses the full range of emissions that impact human health and contribute to climate change, including CO2, SO2,NOx, particulate matter, and mercury.
Sponsored by the Capitol Polo Club of Montgomery County, Maryland, The Green Cup of Polo is the first Cleaner and Greener Certified event in the Washington DC area. Climate Clean has donated enough "intelligent offsets" – the company's proprietary mix of all six greenhouse gases, sourced from emissions reductions projects including energy generation and efficiency, agriculture, and industrial gas abatement—to offset 100% of the CO2 and NOx emissions generated by this event.
In addition to being certified carbon neutral, The Green Cup of Polo has incorporated green practices into nearly every component of the event. Key eco-conscious elements include printing on recycled paper with soy-based ink, serving organic and sustainably grown food and beverages, using biodegradable serving ware, extensive recycling and composting of event waste, t-shirts made from organic cotton and reusable VIP bags for event attendees, hiring an eco-friendly cleaning crew, and promoting green companies.
In addition to being an exemplary 'green' event in terms of sustainable practices, The Green Cup of Polo also raises awareness of environmental issues and supports local environmental organizations. The profits from this year's event will benefit the following organizations:
ACORE(American Council on Renewable Energy): a nonprofit based in Washington D.C., that works to advance renewable energy (including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and biofuels, waste energy and hydropower) into the mainstream of America's economy and lifestyle through collaborative research and communication.
EarthEcho International: a nonprofit organization that uses media and experiences to empower people to use resources that can restore and protect Earth's ocean and freshwater systems.
EPIC (Equestrian Partners in Conservation): a nonprofit created to preserve the equestrian heritage and rural character of Montgomery County, Maryland, through natural resource conservation and protection.
Live Green: an organization devoted to making eco-friendly and socially responsible living and business practices accessible, affordable and easy. Live Green serves as a liaison to consumers in search of green products, green jobs, sustainable food and eco-friendly services and to businesses that provide these services and that are looking for affordable alternatives to help green their operations.
Green Cup of Polo
www.greencuppolo.com
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