Organizers of the 6th Asian Beach Games are putting sustainability at the heart of the event, aiming to deliver a truly eco-friendly and "zero-waste" sporting festival that protects the natural environment of Sanya, a tropical resort city in south China's Hainan province.
At a press conference held on Sunday, the organizing committee detailed its efforts to host an environmentally responsible Games.
A key highlight is the temporary competition venues at the Yuhai Road venue cluster, where beach football, teqball and other events will take place.
"The entire framework, including the stands and stage, is made of aluminum profiles, and all the flooring is made of bamboo and wood, which are recyclable materials. About 95 percent of the materials used are recyclable and usable," said Wu Zhipeng, a facilities specialist.
After the Games, the beach will be fully restored to its original natural state.
In transportation, the committee is strongly promoting low-carbon mobility. All 1,021 official Games vehicles are new energy vehicles powered entirely by green electricity. Even small details, such as the garbage bags and tissues provided in the vehicles, are environmentally friendly.
"We have used new energy vehicles and selected charging stations that run fully on green electricity. Even the supplies in cars, like garbage bags and tissues, are made from environmentally friendly, biodegradable materials," said Zhao Yuhua, director of Vehicle Management at the Games' Transportation Department.
The 6th Asian Beach Games will be held in Sanya from April 22 to 30, featuring 14 sports, 15 disciplines and 62 events.
