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#186: Players For The Planet

#186: Players For The Planet

Fromwaterloop: exploring solutions


#186: Players For The Planet

Fromwaterloop: exploring solutions

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Athletes have tremendous influence - on fans, teams, brands, and more. That power can be used to create positive change for the environment, as discussed in this episode with Chris Dickerson, a former Major League Baseball player and co-founder of Players For The Planet. Chris explains how he developed an interest in sustainability when surrounded by single-use plastic in a baseball clubhouse and then launched the organization to create opportunities for athletes to take action. He also talks about the growing interest among players and the need for teams and venues to move faster.From a conversation at the Green Sports Alliance Summit.waterloop is a nonprofit media outlet exploring solutions for sustainability and equity. Visit waterloop.org
Released:
Jul 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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A podcast helping water leaders to discover solutions and drive change. waterloop is for people who work in water at utilities, government, universities, engineering firms, technology companies, and environmental organizations. The podcast helps listeners to become more knowledgeable experts, creators of change in communities, and builders of a sustainable and equitable water future. waterloop is hosted by Travis Loop, who brings two decades of experience in journalism and water communications, including at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.