Dragons RFC continue our ‘Eco Dragons’ campaign - as we strive to improve our sustainability, carbon footprint and drive positive change – during our next home game at Rodney Parade this weekend.
Earlier this season we announced a new partnership with Pledgeball as part of our efforts to lead rugby’s charge to protect where we play. Pledgeball gives fans the platform to take a stand on sustainability.
You can show support for us by joining us in making a pledge to take actions, actions that together will make a significant difference, and will save money at the same time!
Our BKT United Rugby Championship opening home fixture against Edinburgh Rugby at Rodney Parade was our first ‘Eco Game’ as fans pledged to save 55,240.90 kg CO2e - the equivalent to taking 12.3 cars off the road.
Then at our most recent EPCR Challenge Cup clash with the Sharks they raised the bar in stunning fashion and pledged to save a massive 528,388.00 kg CO2e - the equivalent to taking 114.87 cars off the road.
Now we are rolling it out for one more time this season for our BKT United Rugby Championship fixture with Connacht Rugby – our designated Green Day - at the home of Dragons RFC.
Our latest Eco Dragons day will once again see local businesses and charities - who are leading on sustainability and positive change – showcase their work in the KLA Community Fan Zone before the game.
David Watts, Commercial Executive at Dragons RFC, said: “It’s been overwhelming to see the support for our Eco Dragons campaign grow throughout this season.
“The incredible number of pledges we had from fans ahead of the Sharks fixture was great to see – now let’s raise the bar again on this important subject and keep this conversation going.
“Our relationship with Pledgeball goes from strength to strength as does our work with leading local businesses and charities who have this important subject this at the forefront of their minds.
“Our thanks, as always, to Transport for Wales, Stagecoach South Wales, Newport Transport, Momentwm Newport Live, and Newport Cycle Hub who have joined us at Rodney Parade this season, to showcase their work and let fans know how they can be a part of change."
To enter the latest prize draw, make your pledge, and see the impact that Dragons fans are making, click HERE
Did you know?
- One Rodney Parade stadium worth of fans turning down their thermostats to 18C would save the same amount of emissions as taking over 406 cars off the road.
- One capacity Rodney Parade stadium all switching to plant-based meals just two days per week equates to taking over 513 cars off the road.
- Dragons' Twitter followers switching to washing their clothes at 30C equates to taking 430 cars off the road.
We're inviting fans to join us in driving change, and this season we are already:
Installing electric car charging stations, swapping the stadium lighting to LEDs that are timed and sensored saving on unnecessary energy usage.
Rotating in more ecologically forgiving cleaning products, swapping to recycled paper and toilet paper, and phasing out granular fertiliser.
Newport Transport is providing free public transport to Season Members.
And why not try one of the new vegan food options? Available at food stands across the stadium.
We’ll have lots of our Eco Dragons partners and supporters in the marquee on match day – please pay them a visit and discover more!
Join us on Green Day at Rodney Parade when we face Connacht on Saturday, April 27 (kick-off 8pm). CLICK HERE or call 01633 670690 during office hours.
