Renewable/Sustainable Stadium Proposal
One goal behind the Vikings new stadium proposal is to create an environmentally-responsible venue by leveraging existing infrastructure and land, implementing green initiatives and becoming the first LEED-certified NFL stadium. By selecting the current Metrodome site, existing materials can be reused, as can current transportation systems and utility infrastructure. Two opportunities for the new stadium include:
· Re-using the crushed concrete from the Metrodome alone would save nearly 10,000 truckloads of new concrete.
· The unique angle of the proposed retractable roof will be designed to accommodate future Photovoltaic technology (solar panels).
Modular Green Roof at Winter Park
Plastic trays with plants have been placed in front of the air conditioning intake on top of the Winter Park practice facility as an energy-saving measure. The plants create a cooler environment on the roof so that the air conditioning intake temperature in the summer months is around 80 degrees instead of the normal 120 degrees it is without the plants. The result is less energy used during the months when the facility needs to be cooled, which in turn decreases costs and protects the environment.
2009 Media Guide Page Reduction
The 2009 Minnesota Vikings Media Guide was 52 less pages than the 2008 guide and the Vikings printed 3,000 fewer media guides overall. The net result is 156,000 fewer pages and 78,000 fewer sheets of paper used.
Zero-Waste Playground Build
The Vikings helped take some “green” ideas off site with the 4th Annual Minnesota Vikings Playground Build in June, 2009. With the help of Toro Company and KaBOOM!, the Vikings participated in a zero-waste playground build at Crestview Elementary School in Brooklyn Park. All materials from the old playground were reused or recycled and all unused material during the build was also recycled.
Waste-Reduction Recycling Program
A recycling program has been instituted at Winter Park that has reduced waste output by 67 percent.
New Lighting System
T5 fluorescent lights have replaced the metal-halide lights used at the facility since 1991, resulting in a 30 percent decrease in energy costs. The new lights also have increased brightness and longevity.
Use of Sustainable Earth Cleaning Products
Corporate Express, the Vikings cleaning products provider, offers friendly commercial cleaning products that provide superior performance. Many of the products are certified by the EPA and Green Seal.
Sustainable Construction Projects and Reduced-Flow Plumbing Fixtures at Winter Park
There is a focus on using recycled materials for new construction projects, reduced-flow plumbing fixtures and energy-efficient lighting. The players’ clubhouse area and athletic training area were renovated with reduced-flow plumbing fixtures in 2008.
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