SUSTAINABILITY at the 2026 induction celebration
Before you step onto the historic grounds of the International Hall of Fame, here’s some important information to help you prepare.
OFFICIAL SUSTAINABILITY SPONSOR
As the Official Sustainability Sponsor of the Induction Celebration, 11th Hour Racing is supporting the International Tennis Hall of Fame in implementing a variety of strategies to enhance the Induction Celebration's environmental sustainability and to educate and encourage guests to make personal behavioral changes to protect and restore ocean health.
SINCE 2021 THE INTERNATIONAL TENNIS HALL OF FAME HAS ... | |
| Diverted 78,250 pounds of waste from landfill through recycling and composting, the equivalent of 7 elephants. | |
| Avoided the use of 40,000 single-use plastic water bottles through the use of hydration stations – the length of a roundtrip on the Newport Bridge if lined up end to end. | |
| Donated 730lbs of food, the equivalent of 600 meals. |
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| Implemented the use of compostable or reusable service-wear, eliminating the use of single-use plastics. Offset 440 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from on site fuel use and electricity. This is equivalent to the carbon sequestered from 7,275 trees grown for 10 years. | |
| Obtained 40% of food from local farms, which helps the environment by saving on transportation emissions, supporting local green spaces and reducing packaging needs. | |
| By using reusable cups, we have saved close to 35,000 cups since 2024, preventing 530 pounds of plastic from going to the landfill. Composted or recycled close to 80% of our waste is, reducing waste sent to our landfills. | |
CONTINUE HELPING US MAKE AN IMPACT ...
Bring an empty, reusable water bottle and refill it using our hydration station
Dispose of trash, recycling, and compost in the proper receptacles
Deposit your reusable cup in the proper receptacle
Both the International Tennis Hall of Fame and 11th Hour Racing are based in the beautiful coastal town of Newport, Rhode Island. As such, a key focus of the partnership will be proactive efforts to communicate with guests, fans, players, and volunteers about what sustainable personal behaviors individuals can implement at the event and at home to make a long-term positive impact on ocean health.
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