Sporting Events Prioritize Sustainability: Gymnastics & Mountain Biking Championships lead teh Way
Lausanne,Switzerland – A successful post-event resale initiative following the Federal Gymnastics Day 2025 in lausanne has seen over 7,000 items repurposed,demonstrating a growing commitment to sustainability within large-scale sporting events. This comes as organizers of the upcoming 2025 MTB Championships in Valais also prioritize eco-conscious practices, signaling a broader shift in the industry.The Federal Gymnastics Day, held in readiness for the larger lausanne 2025 event, focused on minimizing waste by prioritizing used or reconditioned equipment during the initial procurement phase. Lauriane Ryser,Sustainability Manager for the Gymnastics Day,explained the challenges of maintaining this approach as the event neared,sometimes necessitating the purchase of new materials. However,the institution proactively addressed the resulting equipment surplus through a dedicated resale platform and a “garage sale” style event.
The initiative proved remarkably successful, finding new homes for over 8,000 items used during the Gymnastics Day. remaining items will be available for purchase through the end of September. Ryser expressed satisfaction with the event’s ability to minimize its environmental and societal impact. The resale platform can be found at https://secondevie.lausanne2025.ch/ and details about the garage sale are available at https://lausanne2025.ch/vide-grenier/.
A Growing Trend in Sports Event Management
This focus on sustainability isn’t isolated to Lausanne. The 2025 MTB Championships, scheduled for early September in Valais, have implemented a sustainability charter encompassing recycling, transportation, and food sourcing. A key objective is to source 75% of catering supplies from local Valais producers.
The increasing emphasis on environmental responsibility represents a important evolution in sports event management. Neil Beecroft, a sustainability expert integrated into the GTT 2025 organization, noted that the drive for sustainability now comes from multiple sources. “both the top management and the new generations, internally of the event, push on this subject. From the outside,we also have more and more pressure,whether it be sponsors,the political and the public.”
This pressure is forcing events to proactively address their environmental footprint and adopt more sustainable practices. The shift reflects a broader societal awareness of environmental issues and a growing expectation that large organizations, including sporting events, take responsibility for their impact.
Details Not Included in the Original article:
specific examples of items sold: The article mentions cameras, gaffer tape, and a pickup truck, but doesn’t detail the range of other items sold.
Financial impact of the resale: The article doesn’t mention how much revenue was generated from the resale of the equipment.
Details of the Sustainability Charter for the MTB Championships: The article only mentions the charter’s existence and the 75% local sourcing goal, but doesn’t elaborate on other aspects.
GTT 2025: The article briefly mentions GTT 2025, but doesn’t explain what it is (Grand Tour of Switzerland).
* The original article’s author: Maude Richon/Vic is listed as the source, but not as the author.