The Twins and Target Field aim to reduce municipal water use by more
than 50 percent, helping to save as much as 2 million gallons of water
a year at the new ballpark.
According to the press release:
Under a multi-year sponsorship agreement, Pentair will be "The Official
Sustainable Water Provider" for the Minnesota Twins organization and
Target Field. Pentair technology will purify rain water to a level equal
to or better than municipal tap water standards. The system is designed
to allow the Minnesota Twins to recycle and conserve water used to wash
down the lower decks of the stadium and irrigate the ball field.
Additionally, Pentair's Everpure tap water filtration
systems will be installed in each Target Field suite, as well as in
administrative offices and training rooms, to enhance water quality and
reduce the use of plastic bottled drinking water.
The new Target Field is hoping to receive LEED certification, a system developed by the Green Building Council to measure and promote sustainable building practices.
The
Minnesota Vikings announced late last year the team's efforts to go greener, which includes purchasing renewable energy for all eight home games and playoff games. The purchase will offset about 507,000 tons of carbon emissions. And the TCF Gopher Stadium is also
seeking LEED certification. Much of the stadium was built using recycled materials and materials from within a 500-mile radius to cut down on carbon emissions.
Of course, game-goers can do their part to green their sports events, too. To learn the little steps you can take to help reduce waste and cut back on carbon emissions, check out
our story on greening sports events.