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Ultimately, the #NWAChampionship seeks to minimize resource consumption, eliminate waste, and limit other potentially negative impacts on the environment while continuing to leave a positive legacy in the NW Arkansas community. Over the past four years, the event has implemented numerous initiatives including waste sorting throughout the course, digital guides for spectators, a biking program with onsite valet bike parking, and overall DE&I efforts.
As we continue these efforts, we look forward to collaborating with event stakeholders + sponsors to develop activations and partnerships that can be executed with sustainability in mind.
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After being named a GEO Certified Sustainable Golf Tournament again in 2024, the #NWAChampionship strives to continue sustainability efforts and divert over 90% of waste from this year’s event, which would exceed 2024’s diversion rate of 88%. New in 2025, Huhtamaki, The makers of the Chinet® Brand will be recognized as the official sponsor of the Waste Warriors – an onsite waste diversion team staffed by local organization Food Loops. Throughout the event, the Waste Warriors will support the event’s waste sorting efforts and educate spectators on their impact in meeting the waste diversion goal, which is a large aspect of the overall sustainability certification process. As part of the initiative, Huhtamaki will provide all compostable serve ware used throughout the event.
Make sure to say 'hello' to a Waste Warrior onsite at the event!
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Attendees can experience the tournament’s sustainability efforts firsthand at the Sustainability Showcase presented by Dow, located on Hole #9. Open daily during #NWAChampionship Week, Sept. 15–21, the free activation will feature engaging signage highlighting tournament sustainability efforts and the surprising places at the event — and in daily life — where you can experience the power of materials science first-hand. Fans will also enjoy interactive elements including a photo opportunity, giveaways, and more.
Help Us Go Green at the #NWAChampionship
Ride Your Bike
Hosted in partnership with the NWA Trailblazers, the #NWAChampionship Guided Bike Ride allowed biking enthusiast of all skill levels to enjoy a group bike ride to the LPGA Tournament on Saturday of tournament week. More than 150 riders took part in the free community event, starting at Sam's Club Home Office in Bentonville with a 4.3-mile ride to the tournament. All attendees received free admission into the event. In addition, free bike valet parking was offered onsite throughout the weekend
courtesy of Mercy.
Diversity, Equity and inclusion
Through partnerships with local organizations such as Black-Owned Northwest Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas Equality, NWA Girl Gang, Casa Dos Alas, and Serve2Perform's LatinXNA, the #NWAChampionship was able to highlight and celebrate the region's diverse and growing community.
Help Divert Your Waste
Three-bin waste systems were once again implemented in hospitality suites and at BITE Experience, allowing attendees to throw away their waste in the appropriate box. In addition, the tournament's local zero-waste partner, Food Loops, sorted all waste onsite into the correct stream and disposed of it locally. In 2024, 88% of the tournament's waste was diverted from the landfill during the tournament, including over 14,000 pounds of cardboard used throughout the event.
Beware of Sensitive Areas
In an effort to mitigate the tournament's impact on the environment, signage was placed throughout the course to make attendees aware of which environmentally sensitive areas to look out for, such as natural habitats, flower beds, and more. Last year, the #NWAChampionship created new operational paths to help mitigate impact on course environments.
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