April's Tips to be Greener

1. Take an Eco-Trip
There’s a chance you might get a cheap air deal to the city of your favorite team but those emissions will cost you. The biggest carbon footprint for your week more than likely is your transportation. But, you have a yearning to see the start of the baseball season that won’t go away, so instead choose an eco-friendly destination. This may involve sustainable housing, low-impact activities, and supporting local artisans and restaurants.

2. Take a Classic Spring Break Road-Trip
The open road, or maybe just free housing in a friend’s timeshare, is calling your name. Pack as many people into that car as it will hold, to pack the biggest punch in reducing your personal carbon footprint for what will surely be a memorable week. Better yet, why not rent a hybrid car while you’re at it. You’ll save on gas as well as save wear and tear on your car. Many car rental companies now offer hybrids among their fleet of rentals.

3. Find Fair Green Air Fares
Maybe your airplane tickets are already purchased, so there is no way to avoid those awful carbon emissions your flight will generate. Now what’s a green guy/gal to do? Well, carbon offsets are one way to take care of all of the CO2 you will generate. Another helpful option is to use tips to Green your Air Travel to make your time on the flight itself as green as possible.

4. Take Your Bike To Go
It will take a touch more planning ahead, but traveling by bike for a week is definitely the greenest way to go. Hop aboard a bus or train to the city or town to see the team you root for and spend the week learning the area, hanging out with the locals and just cruising around on your two wheels. Make sure you take a map with you and sunscreen, and get ready to see the town and your favorite team on an up close and personal level.

For more tips and information on Players for the Planet please visit the website!

Join Players for the Planet this Earth Day!

Reds outfielder Chris Dickerson promotes E-Waste Recycling Drives

April 22 at Western Hills Kroger and April 24 at Hyde Park Kroger

CINCINNATI -- Reds outfielder Chris Dickerson and his organization Players for the Planet have joined forces with Global Environmental Services and some of Cincinnati's leading corporations to provide an easy and convenient way to for Reds fans and residents of Greater Cincinnati to recycle old electronics.

On Thursday, April 22 (Earth Day) and Saturday, April 24 the public is encouraged to visit two Kroger locations with electronic waste items for recycling. Items accepted include televisions, VCRs, computer monitors, personal computers, hard drives and many other electronics.

The first 50 cars at each event will receive two tickets to an upcoming Reds game.

A contribution of $5 per car to support Players for the Planet is suggested.

Collection locations:

Thursday, April 22, 2010

7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kroger Western Hills, 6165 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211-6338

Saturday, April 24, 2010

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Kroger Hyde Park, 3760 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45209-2306

Chris and a few of his Reds teammates will make special appearances at the events.

A full list of acceptable items are available at http://www.playersfortheplanet.org.

Global Environmental Services will recycle the items and turn the profits into a cash donation to Players for the Planet that will be reinvested into environmental education programs for youths and adults in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Event sponsers are Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions, Duke Energy, Rumpke, Hamilton County Solid Waste Management Distric, Global Environmental Services, Kroger and Cincinnati Reds.

Players for the Planet was founded by Chris Dickerson of the Cincinnati Reds and former Major League Baseball player Jack Cassel to bring together professional athletes and inspire individuals in communities across the United States to be aware of the power we have to reverse the environmental crisis we are now beginning to recognize.

On the web: http://www.playersfortheplanet.org

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Media Contact: Michael E. Anderson, Cincinnati Reds, 513-765-7333, manderson@reds.com

E-Waste Collection Drive

Players for the Planet Join Cincinnati Reds Players:

Chris Dickerson, Jay Bruce, Micah Owings, Drew Stubbs, Nick Masset

At the E-Waste Collection Drive

April 22nd and 24th, 2010

Players for the Planet is proud to have joined forces with Global Environmental Services and some of Cincinnati’s leading corporations to bring attention to this community wide effort.

On Thursday, April 22 (Earth Day) and Saturday, April 24, the public is encouraged to come to the Kroger locations in greater Cincinnati with their electronic waste items for recycling. These include televisions, radios, computer monitors, hard drives and parts and all other electronic items.

Volunteers from the various companies and environmental organizations will stand alongside Chris Dickerson and other Reds players to collect items from the public, sign autographs, and provide information for individuals to make their own environmental changes at home, work and school.

A contribution of $5 per car for Players for the Planet is suggested.

Donors can enter a raffle to win lunch for two with Chris Dickerson and a Reds teammate at the Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse.

Following the two-day event, Global Environmental Services will recycle the items and turn the profits into a cash donation to Players for the Planet that will be reinvested into environmental education programs for youths and adults in the greater Cincinnati area.

Event Sponsors:

Cincinnati Reds

CBTS

Duke Energy

Rumpke

Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services

Collection Locations and Times:

Thursday, April 22, 2010 – 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Kroger Western Hills

6150 Glenway Ave., Cincinnati

Saturday, April 24, 2010 – 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Kroger Hyde Park

3760 Paxton Ave., Cincinnati

About Players for the Planet

Players for the Planet believes the greening of the world must take place in all types of venues. Thus, Players for the Planet has dedicated its resources and the talents of the professional athletes who support its mission to educate all involved in youth, amateur and professional sports on how best to adopt environmental practices that will preserve the playing fields and stadiums where we all enjoy playing and watching sports.

The mission of Players for the Planet includes supporting one-on-one and group training and education with players, coaches, parents, team managers and owners and front office personnel. While the many of the programs undertaken by Players for the Planet will be on-field, a significant portion of the efforts supported by the organization will be structured for classroom settings where focused learning about the future potential of smart environmental activities can be evaluated and discussed by today’s generation and future leaders.

Players for the Planet was founded by Chris Dickerson, Cincinnati Reds Outfielder, and Jack Cassel, a former Major League pitcher, in 2008.