Cape Town is using the fan fest in the city to showcase its Green Goal 2010 environmental programme.

Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning director Gottlieb Arendse states that the Green Goal 2010 programme contributes to environmental awareness, waste minimisation, energy efficiency, sustainable water consumption, compensation for the event’s carbon footprint, responsible tourism and green building.

“Some of these environment-friendly interventions can be seen at the FIFA fan fest, where fans are encouraged to separate wet and dry waste in the two-bin system at the fan fest, along the fan walk and at the Cape Town stadium. 
There will be no disposable cups or plates, and fans buying refreshments at the fan fest will be sold commemorative 2010 FIFA World Cup mugs, and food will be served on durable plates,” says Arendse.

He adds that the drinking of tap water is also promoted as part of the Green Goal 2010 initiative. 
Drinking-water fountains have been erected at the fan fest and along the fan walk, and videos promoting the fact that Cape Town’s tap water is safe to drink are shown on the big screens at the fan fest throughout the tournament.

Separate Tariff

Buying electricity from the wind farm in Darling at a separate tariff will compensate for the energy used at the FIFA fan fest.

Arendse explains that the Green Goal programme also 
included an eco-driving training, module for metered-taxi drivers in Cape Town, in partnership with the South African Petroleum Industry Association.

“Driving eco-consciously 
reduces fuel consumption and air pollution and saves money.”

City of Cape Town 2010 FIFA World Cup coordinator Laurine Platzky says that, for many fans attending the event, South Africa is a long-haul destination and, as such, will have an estimated 
carbon footprint of more than eight times that of the 2006 edition, which was hosted by Germany.

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