We are all about
KINDNESS, ENVIRONMENTALISM & COMMUNITY SERVICE
This is a journey – we hope you will join us!
HERE ARE SOME OF THE IDEAS & PLANS WE HAVE SO FAR
OUR PLAYERS will…
- all sign our player pledge
- commit to volunteering for local organizations
- wear jerseys utilizing recycled plastic bottles
- use re-usable water bottles
- demonstrate fair play, integrity and etiquette at our games
- dedicate themselves to learning more about environmental issues
OUR ORGANIZATION will…
- use wind-powered green webhosting
- do its banking with a bank committed to environmental sustainability
- develop an online environmental education resource hub on our website
- utilize a Green Seal certified printing service
- use earth-friendly detergent for in-house laundry
- use green vendors whenever possible
- prioritize green partnerships & sponsorships
HERE ARE SOME MORE IDEAS WE HAVE FOR THE FUTURE
OUR ORGANIZATION & PLAYERS hope to …
- acquire a biodiesel, electric, or alternative fuels bus for team travel
- share environmental advocacy resources and petitions
- participate in environmental education community events
- collaborate with other environmental organizations on events and fundraisers
- incorporate zero-waste and other green practices in our own events
- promote the #kickplastic movement
- investigate carbon-offset programs to ameliorate our own carbon-footprint
- host team field trips to nature-oriented destinations like the aquarium
- create eco-reading lists and launch a book club
- give away sustainably-made, stickers with environmental messages
- compost our food waste
- host a rain barrel locally
- make vegan food options available, and promote Meatless Mondays
- PROMOTE KINDNESS by
- adopting a Lowcountry blessing box
- volunteering at trash pick-ups and adopting a roadside
- participating in soccer events that serve kids, people with disabilities, seniors, folks in rehab, etc
- planting trees
- hosting a collection bin for used soccer gear
PLEASE SHARE YOUR IDEAS, SUGGESTIONS, RESOURCES OR CONNECTIONS WITH US!