2012 Olympics To Be The ‘greenest Ever’

London 2012 has claimed it will be the most environmentally conscious Games in
history after the Olympic Delivery Authority laid out its commitment to green
issues.

The ODA, which is handling the construction and design of the Games, said it
would champion low waste, low carbon emissions and green transportation.

ODA chief executive David Higgins said: ‘Ensuring a sustainable approach to
building the Games will help ensure London 2012 is remembered not only as two
weeks of fantastic sporting action, but also as the greenest games to date.’

The ODA claims it will cut emissions to 50% by generating energy on the site
and renewable energy.

It also said about 90% of the demolition materials will be reused or recycled
and at least 20% of materials used in permanent venues and residential areas
would be recycled.

Despite the commitment to green issues, the government looks set for less
good news when a MPs report to the DCMS into the handling of finances for the
Games is revealed tomorrow.

The costs of building venues for the Games has risen by more than £900m to
£3.3bn and MPs look set to call for a cap on further spending including dipping
into increased revenue from the National Lottery.