Eastman and UT Fans Break Records With 44,950 Pounds of Recycling
Eastman and the University of Tennessee have broken records with their "Good Sports Always Give Back" recycling program. In 2023, they recycled an impressive 44,950 pounds of game day waste at Neyland Stadium, surpassing their previous world record of 38,452 pounds set in 2022. The initiative included recycling plastic, aluminum, paper, cardboard, wooden pallets, composting, and food donations.
The program expanded to include a competition with the University of Michigan, resulting in a combined total of 85,211 pounds of waste diverted from landfills. Over 200,000 people participated in this environmental effort, demonstrating the power of unity and sustainability. Eastman's molecular recycling technologies play a important role in renewing plastic waste collected from UT's campus and stadium.
Eastman e l'Università del Tennessee hanno stabilito nuovi record con il loro programma di riciclaggio "Good Sports Always Give Back". Nel 2023, hanno riciclato un impressionante 44.950 libbre di rifiuti durante le partite al Neyland Stadium, superando il loro precedente record mondiale di 38.452 libbre stabilito nel 2022. L'iniziativa ha incluso il riciclaggio di plastica, alluminio, carta, cartone, pallet di legno, compostaggio e donazioni di cibo.
Il programma si è ampliato per includere una competizione con l'Università del Michigan, portando a un totale combinato di 85.211 libbre di rifiuti disviati dalle discariche. Oltre 200.000 persone hanno partecipato a questo sforzo ambientale, dimostrando il potere dell'unità e della sostenibilità. Le tecnologie di riciclaggio molecolare di Eastman svolgono un ruolo importante nel rinnovare i rifiuti di plastica raccolti dal campus e dallo stadio dell'UT.
Eastman y la Universidad de Tennessee han batido récords con su programa de reciclaje "Good Sports Always Give Back". En 2023, reciclaron impresionantes 44,950 libras de desechos del día del juego en el Neyland Stadium, superando su anterior récord mundial de 38,452 libras establecido en 2022. La iniciativa incluyó el reciclaje de plástico, aluminio, papel, cartón, palets de madera, compostaje y donaciones de alimentos.
El programa se amplió para incluir una competencia con la Universidad de Michigan, resultando en un total combinado de 85,211 libras de desechos desviados de los vertederos. Más de 200,000 personas participaron en este esfuerzo medioambiental, demostrando el poder de la unidad y la sostenibilidad. Las tecnologías de reciclaje molecular de Eastman juegan un papel importante en la renovación de los desechos plásticos recolectados del campus y el estadio de la UT.
이스맨과 테네시 대학교는 "Good Sports Always Give Back" 재활용 프로그램을 통해 기록을 세웠습니다. 2023년에는 네일랜드 스타디움에서 44,950파운드의 게임 데이 쓰레기를 재활용하며 2022년에 세운 이전 세계 기록인 38,452파운드를 초과했습니다. 이 프로그램은 플라스틱, 알루미늄, 종이, 판지, 나무 팔레트, 퇴비화 및 식품 기부를 포함했습니다.
프로그램은 미시간 대학교와의 경쟁으로 확대되어, 총 85,211파운드의 쓰레기가 매립지에서 분리되었습니다. 200,000명 이상이 이 환경 노력에 참여하여 단결과 지속 가능성의 힘을 보여주었습니다. 이스맨의 분자 재활용 기술은 UT 캠퍼스와 스타디움에서 수집된 플라스틱 쓰레기를 재생하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다.
Eastman et l'Université du Tennessee ont établi des records avec leur programme de recyclage "Good Sports Always Give Back". En 2023, ils ont recyclé un impressionnant 44,950 livres de déchets de jour de match au Neyland Stadium, dépassant leur précédent record mondial de 38,452 livres établi en 2022. L'initiative incluait le recyclage de plastique, d'aluminium, de papier, de carton, de palettes en bois, le compostage et les dons alimentaires.
Le programme a été élargi pour inclure une compétition avec l'Université du Michigan, résultant en un total combiné de 85,211 livres de déchets détournés des décharges. Plus de 200,000 personnes ont participé à cet effort environnemental, démontrant la puissance de l'unité et de la durabilité. Les technologies de recyclage moléculaire d'Eastman jouent un rôle important dans le renouvellement des déchets plastiques collectés sur le campus et au stade de l'UT.
Eastman und die Universität von Tennessee haben mit ihrem Recyclingprogramm "Good Sports Always Give Back" Rekorde aufgestellt. Im Jahr 2023 recycelten sie beeindruckende 44.950 Pfund an Abfällen am Spieltag im Neyland Stadium und übertrafen damit ihren vorherigen Weltrekord von 38.452 Pfund, der 2022 aufgestellt wurde. Die Initiative umfasste das Recycling von Plastik, Aluminium, Papier, Karton, Holzpaletten, Kompostierung und Lebensmittelspenden.
Das Programm wurde um einen Wettbewerb mit der Universität von Michigan erweitert, was zu einer Gesamtmenge von 85.211 Pfund an von Deponien abgeleitetem Abfall führte. Über 200.000 Menschen nahmen an diesem Umweltprojekt teil und demonstrierten die Kraft von Einheit und Nachhaltigkeit. Die molekularen Recyclingtechnologien von Eastman spielen eine wichtige Rolle bei der Erneuerung von Plastikabfällen, die vom Campus und Stadion der UT gesammelt werden.
- Record-breaking 44,950 pounds of waste recycled in a single game day
- Expansion of the recycling program to include competition with University of Michigan
- Combined total of 85,211 pounds of waste diverted from landfills
- Participation of over 200,000 people in the environmental initiative
- Utilization of Eastman's molecular recycling technologies for plastic waste renewal
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 26, 2024 / In 2022, we set a world record with the University of Tennessee's "Good Sports Always Give Back" program by recycling 38,452 pounds of waste. In 2023, we challenged the University of Michigan, pitting Neyland Stadium against The Big House.
Tennessee fans competed to recycle the most game day waste in a single day, resulting in an impressive 44,950 pounds of waste recycled.
Our achievement included recycling plastic, aluminum, paper, cardboard, wooden pallets, composting and food donations. This collective effort is making a significant impact by keeping materials out of landfills and contributing to a greener, cleaner future.
Fans from both schools made history by diverting a combined 85,211 pounds of game day waste from landfills. Over 200,000 people came together to emphasize the power of unity and environmental responsibility. Join us in celebrating this incredible journey toward a more sustainable tomorrow.
Learn more about the event and Eastman's molecular recycling technologies, a winning innovation based in Tennessee at https://info.eastman.com/vols?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=2023_UT_Record_Video
About Eastman x UT "Good Sports Always Give Back"
"Good Sports Always Give Back" was founded by Eastman and UT in 1993. Since then, we have worked closely with the school to collect and recycle plastic waste from UT's campus and Neyland Stadium. Using Eastman's molecular recycling technology, the plastic will be renewed and diverted from landfills.
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