Hack the Green: GOLF 4 CIRCULARITY Challenge

What is the primary objective of the Circular Economy?

• To increase raw material extraction and promote mass consumption

• To discourage economic productivity in favour of environmental preservation

• To reduce the role of sports in environmental education initiatives

• To minimise waste and optimise the use of resources through sustainable production and consumption

Which traditional economic model is the Circular Economy intended to replace?

• The Linear Economy model characterised by the sequence "take, make, dispose"

• The Circular Economy model based on "reuse, recycle, repurpose"

• The Gig Economy model focused on temporary, flexible work

• The Digital Economy model emphasising connectivity and data sharing

How is the principle of designing out waste applied within the context of golf?

• By outsourcing waste management to third-party contractors

• By eliminating player-related waste such as discarded scorecards

• By creating products and facilities that prevent waste generation from the outset

• By minimising the number of golf tournaments held annually

What does “keeping materials in use” imply for golf equipment?

• Extending the lifespan of products through reuse, repair, or refurbishment

• Increasing the production rate of golf accessories

• Stockpiling unused equipment in storage

• Recycling equipment only after five years of use

How does regenerating natural systems relate to golf course management?

• Through the installation of artificial turf

• By enhancing biodiversity and restoring local ecosystems

• By removing native vegetation to increase visibility

• By reducing fairway lengths to conserve land

Who were among the earliest advocates of closed-loop economic thinking?

• Elon Musk and Jane Goodall

• Walter Stahel and Geneviève Reday

• David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg

• Peter Drucker and Michael Porter

What is a notable economic benefit of adopting circular principles in golf?

• Increased operational complexity

• Greater dependency on international supply chains

• Enhanced cost savings and economic resilience

• Reduced competitiveness in the global market

What is a significant challenge to implementing the Circular Economy in sport?

• Lack of interest among spectators

• Resistance to systemic change and high initial investment

• Limited land availability

• Seasonal variations in attendance

How can circular thinking influence the design of golf products?

• By encouraging the use of single-use plastics

• By prioritising durability, repairability, and recyclability

• By simplifying manufacturing through cheaper materials

• By eliminating any form of after-sales service

Lifecycle thinking is important in a circular system because:

• it helps identify opportunities to reduce waste and maximize resource use.

• it focuses only on the end-of-life stage of products.

• it ignores the environmental impact of production.

• it encourages single-use products.