HP Byron Nelson Championship Goes Green

Irving, TX – In keeping with the spirit of Earth Day, the HP Byron Nelson Championship announces a number of initiatives to reduce the Championship’s carbon footprint. An official celebration will not take place on April 22, but rather will be practiced and carried out tournament week, May 18-24.

“Environmental sustainability is extremely important to us,” said Charley Spradley, 2009 tournament chairman. “We want to make sure that everything we put into place today helps future generations. You can feel good when you attend the HP Byron Nelson Championship. What our tournament is contributing goes a long way. In 2008 over 80% of all waste was recycled, including food, aluminum, plastic and paper.”

The 2009 Championship plans to implement the following “green” initiatives.

• Paper usage in 2009 has been greatly reduced by moving many items that were once printed to an online version.
• Media Guides will not be printed but will be placed on reusable HP jump drives.
• Recycled waste bags for all trash receptacles will be utilized.
• Continuing to recycle aluminum, plastic, paper, and food waste through waste management vendor, Allied Waste.
• Bio-diesel fuel will power generator’s on-site.
• Recycled mulch will be used in decorative areas.

“Earth Day is an annual celebration to honor our planet and to raise environmental awareness,” said Gary Elliott, vice president of corporate marketing for HP. “It is a day for individuals to stop and think about how their actions impact our environment and what they can do to help protect it.”

The Salesmanship Club of Dallas is excited to play a role in upholding Byron Nelson’s legacy, giving back to the community and playing a vital role in sustaining our environment.

The 2009 HP Byron Nelson Championship will be played May 18-24 at the TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. For details, visit hpbnc.org.