<p>In this conversation, Chris Dickerson, co-founder of Players for the Planet, discusses his journey from being a professional athlete to becoming an advocate for environmental awareness in sports. He shares insights on the impact of sports on the environment, the importance of community engagement, and the need for systemic change in how sports organizations handle waste and sustainability. The conversation highlights the evolution of Players for the Planet, the challenges faced in promoting climate action, and the innovative solutions being explored to create a more sustainable future in sports.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>LINKS:</strong></h3><ul><li>Players for the Planet: <a href="https://www.playersfortheplanet.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.playersfortheplanet.org/</a></li><li>All episodes: <a href="https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/</a></li><li>Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: <a href="https://www.mollywood.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mollywood.co/</a></li><li>Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please subscribe and tell your friends about <em>Everybody in the Pool</em>! Send feedback or become a sponsor at <a href="mailto:in@everybodyinthepool.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">in@everybodyinthepool.com</a>!</p><p><br></p> <p>To support the show and get an ad-free listening experience, please jump in and become a member of Everybody in the Pool! <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool">https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool</a>.</p> <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Everybody in the Pool

Molly Wood

E68: Pro athletes who are advocating for greener sports

NOV 7, 202433 MIN
Everybody in the Pool

E68: Pro athletes who are advocating for greener sports

NOV 7, 202433 MIN

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<p>In this conversation, Chris Dickerson, co-founder of Players for the Planet, discusses his journey from being a professional athlete to becoming an advocate for environmental awareness in sports. He shares insights on the impact of sports on the environment, the importance of community engagement, and the need for systemic change in how sports organizations handle waste and sustainability. The conversation highlights the evolution of Players for the Planet, the challenges faced in promoting climate action, and the innovative solutions being explored to create a more sustainable future in sports.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>LINKS:</strong></h3><ul><li>Players for the Planet: <a href="https://www.playersfortheplanet.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.playersfortheplanet.org/</a></li><li>All episodes: <a href="https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/</a></li><li>Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: <a href="https://www.mollywood.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mollywood.co/</a></li><li>Become a member and get an ad-free version of the podcast: <a href="https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Please subscribe and tell your friends about <em>Everybody in the Pool</em>! Send feedback or become a sponsor at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>!</p><p><br></p> <p>To support the show and get an ad-free listening experience, please jump in and become a member of Everybody in the Pool! <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool">https://plus.acast.com/s/everybody-in-the-pool</a>.</p> <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>