The Department of Athletics released the review, called the UNC Athletics Sustainability Report, in conjunction with the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling.
The review has collected sustainability efforts by the athletic department since 2000 and presents them in a single document, divided into six categories: energy, water, recycling, transportation, purchasing and service.
Different sustainability efforts in the report include LED lightbulbs in stadiums, cisterns and infiltration fields to recycle water and a tailgating recycling program.
The information collected is part of a growing story, Richie Grimsley, assistant director of athletic facility planning and management, said.
“It’s important for fans who read this to learn something. I think it’s important for them to know about the efforts that are made to contribute to a sustainable game day,” Grimsley said.
The report was consolidated by Natalia Posthill, a former student who worked with BJ Tipton, program manager for the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling, and included information provided by several sources.
Beyond fans, the review works at several levels — from students to inter-school administrations, Tipton said.
Sustainable environmental policies aren’t the work of a single person, or even a single department, Tipton said. By bringing together the information, the story can be shared more easily and streamline policy implementation.