Go Green

"As of the Rocketts Landing Triathlon/Duathlon (July 2012), Richmond Multisports has diverted 498.5 pounds of waste to the landfill, giving them a landfill diversion rate of 73% for the 2012 season. RVA Green Management Services has weighed 187 lbs or trash, 88 lbs of recycling, and 410.5 lbs of compost, for a grand total of 685.5 lbs of waste generated. Way to go RMS for setting a great example of how to reduce your environmental impact!!" ~ Amber Foster RVA Green Management Services, LLC

RMS is very conscientious of our environment, we take action to a new level. We have joined forces with RVA Green, Virigina Green, and several other entities in town that are already doing their part to leave a positive impact on the earth and for our children when we are gone.

Go Green Report for Chasing Chicken Triathlon

Go Green Report for Power Kids Tri

Go Green Report for Power Sprint Triathlon

Go Green Report for Naylor's Beach Du & Triathlon

Go Green Report for The Taver Triathlon

Go Green Report for Rocketts Landing Tri & DU

Go Green Report for Commonwealth Sports Medicine Pink Power’s Tri.

RMS' Green Goals

These practices are in affect for all 8 RMS triathlons:

Provide environmental education to participants
100% online registration
Eliminate plastic bags for use as race packets
Reduce paper by eliminating packets with a recommended B.Y.O.B. (bag) policy
Eliminate plastic bottles & can drink purchases and use mixes and tap water
Provide post-race fruit from sponsors from organic markets when possible
Arrange for composting of food
Minimize disposable food service products by using disposable food service items that are made with recycled or compostable content
Purchase of shirts and awards locally eliminating shipping charges and increasing the local economic impact
Use of recycle bins
Use of compost bins
Use of environmentally-friendly portable restrooms
Encourage the use of carpooling to triathlons and other events
Purchase/use paper products with 30% or higher recycled content when possible
Research of alternative, sustainable energy source to power computers, PA system, moonbounce with an intention to limit gas generators
Re-use of signage at RMS' events
Reduce ordering of latex swim caps by offering this as an option at the pool swim events
Offer clothing and/or shoe recycling/reuse program for charity organizations