More green initiatives at Singapore Grand Prix to reduce carbon footprint of F1 race

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SINGAPORE - When the Formula OneSingapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix returns to the Marina Bay circuit from Sept 30 to Oct 2, the pit building will be fully powered by carbon-neutral sources of energy. Read more at straitstimes.com.

returns to the Marina Bay circuit from Sept 30 to Oct 2, the pit building will be fully powered by carbon-neutral sources of energy.

This is just one of a series of initiatives introduced this year to reduce the carbon footprint of the race. In addition, Singapore GP will also be working with Alpha Biofuels to trial the use of a generator powered by B100 biodiesel, which is wholly composed of bio-based fuels. In a pilot programme between Singapore GP and local firm Tria, disposed foodware and food waste from the VIP area Paddock Club, the Paddock, and a majority of hospitality facilities will be collected and sent to Tria's offsite hypercomposter to be converted to farm-ready fertiliser.

Head of sustainability at Formula 1 Ellen Jones said:"Seeing how the Singapore Grand Prix has embraced sustainability is amazing, and is exactly the type of initiative that we are looking for from our promoters in Formula 1.

 

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Greenwashing. Facts are: - all the teams fly there. - 50% of the fans fly there. - night race with used more power for one race than a mid-size town for one year. - fossil fuel sponsorships. - VIP seats all bought by oil traders.

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