This slideshow was presented to Tennessee Titans executives, Metro Nashville Government officials, Lipscomb Professors, and local sustainability professionals

4. Why Sustainability? Sustainability is a long term approach to environmental protection and process improvements. Sustainable design prevents pollution from the start and calls for systems thinking , which acknowledges the connections between business, environmental stewardship and social responsibility

5. Sustainable Development/ Triple Bottom Line = Simultaneous pursuit of economic development, environmental quality and social equity

7. The Mayor's Green Ribbon Committee on Environmental Sustainability was created to assure that Nashville continues to be a livable city with clean air, clean water, open spaces, transportation infrastructure and an energy use profile necessary to provide a prosperous community for current and future generations. “ My hope is for individuals and businesses across Davidson County to see what we’re doing and implement similar practices. Together we can improve the quality of life for all of us and make our city, and our world, a better place in which to live." --Mayor Karl Dean

8. Nature works in cycles where there is no waste. In contrast, our industrial system operates on a linear scale, embedded in and affecting nature’s cycle.

9. The impact of our expanding industrial system on the environment affects both sources and sinks. Forests Fisheries Topsoil Groundwater Freshwater CO 2 NOx Synthetic compounds (CFC’s, DDT) Urban development Deforestation Desertification Sources Key resource bases are being exploited at rates faster than their ability to regenerate. Sinks The available land area where nature can break down and recycle wastes is shrinking. The quantity and types of wastes created by industrial societies cannot be fully absorbed and recycled by nature. Economy Environment

12. Well, thanks for the slightly boring and mildly depressing science lesson! But how does this have anything to do with my business and making money???

17. Companies evolve in how they manage environmental and related issues. Environmental Compliance Risk Management Sustainable Development “ End-of-pipe” Limit impact of current activities Pollution prevention; Management systems Redesign to eliminate impacts of activities Strategic integration Change activities and design of industrial system

18. Enough Sustainability Mumbo-Jumbo…. Tell Us About the Internship Already!!!!!!!! The scope of work for my project was to analyze the current waste management & recycling efforts at LP Field and determine how to improve performance in these areas. Everything coming into LP FIELD has a lifecycle and then leaves, partly as by-products in the form of emissions, trash to the landfill, recyclable materials and other waste. Things cannot continue to simply be thrown away. There is no “away”, only, “over there”.

25. Metro Beautification Teams Up with Tennessee Titans for Tailgate & Stadium Recycling! At the August 9, 2008 pre-season football game, tailgating Titans fans were met by recycling volunteers handing out paper bags to use for collecting recyclable bottles, cans and clean paper. This marks the first time that tailgaters have had the opportunity to recycle at LP Field. A total of 58.95 Tons were recycled over the course of the season

29. Saving $ is Smart; Making $ is Fun!

30. Additional Revenue Streams: FAN CANS LLC Recycle Bins can generate income by selling signage space to sponsors