ReSport certified events adhere to principles set forth in five categories: Waste, Climate, Materials & Equipment, Community & Outreach, and Health Promotion. One credit is awarded for each standard met, and three additional credits are available for innovative practices not defined in the standard. By earning credits in these categories, events can qualify for the following levels of sustainability:

Evergreen	38+ credits
Gold	33-37 credits
Silver	27-32 credits
Certified	22-26 credits

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Prerequisites

• General: Event must create a written plan for addressing environmental and social sustainability.
• General: Event must notify the public that certification is being pursued and which credits are targeted.
• Waste: Event must recycle (with on-site stations) at least one of the following: cardboard, paper, metal, plastic, or glass.

Standards (version 2.0)

1) Waste
Credit 1.1: Recycling of cardboard
Credit 1.2: Recycling of glass
Credit 1.3: Recycling of plastic water bottles
Credit 1.4: Recycling of aluminum cans and metal
Credit 1.5: Recycling of paper
Credit 1.6: Food waste composted or donated to local food charity
Credit 1.7: Less than 2 lbs/participant of landfill waste
Credit 1.8: Less than 1 lb/participant of landfill waste
Credit 1.9: Ten percent reduction (per participant) in landfill waste from previous year

2) Climate
Credit 2.1: Renewable energy sources for 50% of power consumed
Credit 2.2: Race site accessible by public or mass transportation, or event facilitates carpooling
Credit 2.3: Use of alternative-fuel vehicles by race production team
Credit 2.4: All food sourced within 250 miles
Credit 2.5: One food item 3rd-party certified (Fair Trade, organic, Food Alliance)
Credit 2.6: All participant travel offset by carbon credits (carbon neutral)
Credit 2.7: All participant travel offset by carbon credits x 2 (carbon restorative)
Credit 2.8: Carbon footprint of entire event is offset with high-quality carbon credits
Credit 2.9: One policy implemented to reduce water consumption
Credit 2.10: Redundant travel eliminated for all participants

3) Equipment & Materials
Credit 3.1: All materials printed by event use recycled paper and non-toxic ink
Credit 3.2: No paper-based registration
Credit 3.3: One major piece of essential equipment rented, borrowed, or shared
Credit 3.4: All new equipment made from recycled or surplus materials
Credit 3.5: All race apparel uses alternative fabrics and non-toxic inks
Credit 3.6: Race t-shirt uses alternative fabrics and printing methods, or athletes can choose to not receive one (opt-out)
Credit 3.7: Race finisher award uses local, sustainable materials, or athletes can choose to not receive one (opt-out)
Credit 3.8: All food service products (plates, cups, utensils) compostable

4) Community & Outreach
Credit 4.1: Event enhances or supports a local public-use asset (bike trail, community center, etc)
Credit 4.2: Organizing committee includes representation from local community
Credit 4.3: Mechanism for participants, spectators, and volunteers to take part in sustainable practices
Credit 4.4: Time or money invested in local non-profit charity
Credit 4.5: Increase public awareness of a local environmental issue (air pollution, etc)
Credit 4.6: Alternative lodging for overnight participants (homestay, dormitory)

5) Health Promotion
Credit 5.1: Efforts to increase participation by female, at-risk, persons with disabilities, or minority segments of the population
Credit 5.2: Direct involvement by youth
Credit 5.3: Concessions or incentives for beginners or first-time participants
Credit 5.4: Efforts to educate public of event's health benefits
Credit 5.5: Mechanism for participants to provide feedback on sustainability efforts (survey, email, etc)

6) Innovation
Credit 6.1: Documented, measurable feature that enhances sustainability of event
Credit 6.2: Documented, measurable feature that enhances sustainability of event
Credit 6.3: Documented, measurable feature that enhances sustainability of event