What used to be a trend has now become an essential part of event planning. Environmental issues can no longer be ignored by organisers wishing to guarantee the success of their events.

The experience of many of our partners has proven that a solid sustainability plan integrated at an early stage into the overall event preparation leads not only to better results but also to a reduction in costs.

To ensure that organisers have the best possible tools at their disposal, the UCI has developed an environmental guide for the organisation of sustainable events. The reCycling guide goes beyond what its name suggests, offering a very practical framework to deal with a wide range of environmental issues. These include transport, catering, accommodation, communication and marketing, all of which can have an impact on fundamental elements such as energy, water and soil.

Sooner or later, all regions and organisers will be challenged by “green” policies and the need to obtain authorisations with respect to the environment. Be proactive and let us help you find creative solutions.

reCycling is an event management guide based on SSET – the sustainable development plan used for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. It worked for them, let our guide work for you.

Green hall of fame

In the links below you will find case studies and examples of management plans developed by organisations awarded the reCycling label.

• 2010 Tour de Romandie
• 2011 Para Cycling World Championships
• 2012 Cyclo-Cross World Championships
• 2012 Trofeo Binda – Women’s World Cup

Join

Whether you are organising a club event or a UCI World Championships, the reCycling guide is for you: it adapts to all formats. In addition, it’s free of charge, as is our reCycling label. All you have to do is:

• Download the guide, here
• Apply by sending  an email to andrea.marcellini@uci.ch and introducing your event
• Write your management plan and send it to us. We will give you input based on case studies of other events
• Get you reCycling label and promote your green event.

We will give you a hand with that!

Download your ReCycling

Click here to download a PDF version of ReCycling: Guide Management plan Evaluation

ReCycling toolkit

Each chapter of ReCycling is designed to guide organizers through the preparation and operating phases of their events.