Circularity in sporting events
Maru, Naum (2024)
Maru, Naum
2024
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024051311460
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024051311460
Tiivistelmä
The sports industry has been a significant contributor to environmental degradation, with the production of sports equipment and the hosting of sporting activities being the primary culprit. The circular economy is a promising resolution to this issue, as it aims to reduce waste and promote sustainability by keeping resources in use for as long as possible.
This thesis explored the concept of circularity in sporting events by using case studies of Kenyan athletics and Finnish ice hockey. The study aimed to analyze, compare, and identify the extent to which these sports events have embraced circular principles in their operational practices, resource management, and environmental impact. It also outlined the challenges of implementing circularity in these sports and provided recommendations for future action.
The research adopted a case study approach to explore the concept of circularity in sports, specifically in Kenyan athletics and Finnish ice hockey contexts. The study relied on a thorough literature review that analyzed various scholarly works, reports, and case studies to identify and examine best practices and innovative approaches to circularity in sports. By investigating these two distinct sporting cultures, the study aimed to gain a comprehensive understanding of circularity in sports and provide insights into how it can be implemented in different contexts.
The findings indicate that the concept of circularity in sporting events serves as an engine for long-term, sustainable growth within the sports industry, that by embracing the dimensions of attaining circularity in sporting events, sports organizations can minimize waste, reduce carbon footprint, and optimize resource allocation leading to long-term environmental and economic benefits. Therefore, it is imperative for all stakeholders like athletes, government bodies, sports organizations, policymakers and spectators to recognize the potential of circularity and work collaboratively towards its integration into the core principles of sporting events, as only through collective action can there be a circular, sustainable and equitable sporting landscape for generations to come.
This thesis explored the concept of circularity in sporting events by using case studies of Kenyan athletics and Finnish ice hockey. The study aimed to analyze, compare, and identify the extent to which these sports events have embraced circular principles in their operational practices, resource management, and environmental impact. It also outlined the challenges of implementing circularity in these sports and provided recommendations for future action.
The research adopted a case study approach to explore the concept of circularity in sports, specifically in Kenyan athletics and Finnish ice hockey contexts. The study relied on a thorough literature review that analyzed various scholarly works, reports, and case studies to identify and examine best practices and innovative approaches to circularity in sports. By investigating these two distinct sporting cultures, the study aimed to gain a comprehensive understanding of circularity in sports and provide insights into how it can be implemented in different contexts.
The findings indicate that the concept of circularity in sporting events serves as an engine for long-term, sustainable growth within the sports industry, that by embracing the dimensions of attaining circularity in sporting events, sports organizations can minimize waste, reduce carbon footprint, and optimize resource allocation leading to long-term environmental and economic benefits. Therefore, it is imperative for all stakeholders like athletes, government bodies, sports organizations, policymakers and spectators to recognize the potential of circularity and work collaboratively towards its integration into the core principles of sporting events, as only through collective action can there be a circular, sustainable and equitable sporting landscape for generations to come.