Landscape & Urban Design Issue 55 2022 | Page 108

SPORTS & PLAY

THE SPORTS & GROUNDS EXPO TO DOUBLE IN SIZE THIS JULY

The UK ’ s premier outdoor sports and grounds maintenance tradeshow , SAGE is taking place on 6th & 7th July at The Three Counties Showground in Malvern . Registration has now opened for visitors , so if you would like to book your free place at this muchanticipated event , register on the website now .
There will be companies from a wide range of sectors within the sports and grounds industry exhibiting products , providing live demonstrations and even the opportunity to take free training courses . With a fantastic uptake of stands this year SAGE will double in size this July .
Focus on sustainability This year , sustainability has become an even more prominent priority across all industries and SAGE is proud to be hosting the first sustainability summit , which will take place on Wednesday 6th July at SAGE 2022 , in partnership with Bio-Circle . The summit will be led by experts across the industry , and will provide guidance and support on how sustainable solutions can be achieved by businesses across the sports and grounds maintenance industry . The panel along with their colleagues will be on hand to deliver tailored options for those looking to adopt processes that are more environmentally friendly .
With the Government ’ s carbon net zero targets to comply with , more businesses have started to explore the different ways that they can reduce carbon emissions . The summit will target this topic head on and help to drive a better understanding of the priorities and solutions for the sports and grounds maintenance industry regarding their responsibilities for reducing carbon emissions .
Now the ‘ Home Event ’ for GRASS SAGE are proud to announce that they have become the home event for GRASS , a newly launched forum built by a Group of Groundcare Industry Specialists . GRASS stands for , Groundcare Resources & Sustainability Suppliers , and is the innovative idea of Mark Tomlinson head of environmental and sustainability stadia projects at Bio- Circle , one of the leading companies paving the way in sustainable solutions for the industry .
The NEW Networking & Support Forum is a FREE to join group that supports all Groundcare and other sporting industry sustainability projects , providing free advice and knowledge of sustainable pitch care .
Top Grounds Personnel , Leading Industry Manufacturers and Senior Experts have come together to form a “ Go To Group ” that allows grounds staff to begin their own sustainability projects with support and advise . powered equipment , seed , lighting , our information bank is endless .
“ A First for the Groundcare & Sporting Industry , and a muchneeded Support Forum Group . By coming together and sharing knowledge GRASS can help and support Groundcare personnel with their sustainability projects . We want to help and protect our environment and make a difference .” Mark Tomlinson
Everyone is welcome to attend SAGE 2022 . Visitors from last year included educational institutions , local authorities and councils , contractors , construction managers and private estates .
SAGE invites all visitors to join the networking event on the Wednesday evening , sponsored by Fleet Line Markers , where everyone will get the opportunity to meet fellow industry professionals at the stunning showground , with a few added bonus ’ as well .
Through the expert sustainable and environmental forum , GRASS will provide the latest information available all under one roof , whether it ’ s technical pitchcare maintenance , through to recycling washdown , white line marking paint , recycling containers , battery
To register for SAGE 2022 . Please visit ; www . sportsandgrounds . events .
If you would like to exhibit at SAGE 2022 , there is still time to reserve your stand , contact us today ; team @ sportsandgrounds . co . uk
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