Biodegradable Marking/Flagging Tape
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Gordon Place | Dec 9 2019, 3:19pm | Hi Comittee, Is there anything to be said for biodegradable marking tape, following on MMRA's commitment to lowering our footprint going forward? It'll still takes at least 6 months to breakdown so won't evaporate before a race is finished and I am not suggesting we leave it out there either. I know the marking procedures advises against reusing old tape, which is a PITA to do anyway, but have still tried the couple of times I've marked/demarked as hate tearing off reams and dumping a bin bag full after a race. Was reminded again with the upcoming Remberance race. I'm sure there's a stockpile of the old red and white to be used up first but maybe when reordering, an alternative could be considered? You won't get the usual red and white, it will be single colour but I don't think that is a deal breaker. Sorry if it's already on the agenda. |
| Angela Flynn | Dec 10 2019, 11:26am | Hi Gordon Thank you for your timely observations. This issue is on the agenda for tonights committe meeting. will advise |
| Gordon Place | Dec 10 2019, 11:29am | Thanks Angela & Commitee |
| Val Jones | Dec 10 2019, 1:23pm | I wouldn't have thought the Remembrance race needed any marking since it's the classic Earls Drive route and more of an informal celebratory run |
| Gordon Place | Dec 10 2019, 2:01pm | Hi Val, We managed to lose the leader a couple of years ago and there is at least one junction very early on in need of a sign. I suppose not everyone knows the classic route and quite a few turn up to race |
| Warren Swords | Dec 10 2019, 3:33pm | Great suggestion Gordon. The markings used by the Eco Trail race in September looked to be pretty sturdy for repeated use and were branded. I think part of the problem with people removing tape from courses prior to race is due to how ugly it is to see plastic hanging from trees. In that sense, marking courses the night before a race should be discouraged where possible and demarked immediately after the race. |
