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3- Resport certification: The Portland Triathlon has achieved Silver Certification since 2008 as a more sustainable athletic event by the Council for Responsible Sport, a non-profit organization founded in 2007 to administer a sustainability standard for athletic events. To earn this distinction, the Portland Tri met standards of environmental and social responsibility.
The revolution will not be televisedWe want The Portland Triathlon to live forever. Our sport requires clean air to breathe and pristine water in which to swim, welcoming communities, and happy participants. With growing awareness of our impact on this earth, The Portland Triathlon has made a commitment to produce a responsible race.
In 2007 we built this event from the ground up to include sustainability in all aspects of planning. Our environmental footprint was small, but we can always do better.
Help us with our efforts!
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 All greenhouse gas emissions resulting from participant travel offset through a partnership with The Climate Trust |
 Strong, durable bike racks made from kiln-dried bamboo poles and surplus steel |
 Extensive recycling to divert trash from the landfill |
 Custom bib numbers made by Recycle Racing from recyclable #5 plastic and printed with vegetable-based inks |
 Unique trophies made by a local artist from local materials |
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 Recycled, high quality race shirts available to all participants, and organic cotton shirts for all volunteers |
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 Composting of all food waste, including biodegradable trash bags |
 Available after race care includes chiropractic services and massage |
 Locally sourced and organic food and drink |
 Renewable solar power from the City of Portland |
 The 2009 Portland Triathlon became the first race in the country to use swim caps made out of old swim caps. The result of a special project at Nike, the silicone caps contain 80% recycled content and have excellent strength and durability. |
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 Age group awards are unique each year and showcase something special from the area |
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You will not be able to stay home, brother.
You will not be able to plug in, turn on and cop out. You will not be able to lose yourself on skag and skip, Skip out for beer during commercials, Because the revolution will not be televised. --Gil Scott-Heron, 1974 |
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