FANS are encouraged to do their bit for the environment during the AFL’s Green Round and beyond, by adopting energy saving measures at home, using sustainable modes of transport and recycling waste.

As a reminder to ‘be green’, the centre circles at AFL grounds during this week’s matches will feature the three-arrow recycling logo. AFL umpires will wear green uniforms and goal umpires will use green flags.

Each of the games during the round will incorporate Green Round activities, including a ‘Green Menu’ in the function dining rooms of the Hawthorn v Adelaide clash at the MCG on Friday. All food on the menu will be sourced within a 100 mile radius of the venue.

Spectators for Richmond v Collingwood on Saturday and Melbourne v Fremantle on Sunday are encouraged to ride their bikes to the MCG. A designated parking bay will be set up at the foot of the William Barrack Bridge, near Gate 2. Players will be present to sign autographs, with random prize giveaways and a mobile mechanic on hand to make repairs.

Integrated ticketing and transport programs will be in place for the West Coast v North Melbourne, Brisbane Lions v Western Bulldogs and Sydney v Geelong games, so fans at Subiaco the Gabba and ANZ Stadium are encouraged to use public transport.

ANZ Stadium will even be powered by ‘Green Power’ – using renewable energy that produces no net greenhouse gas emissions.

Trees for Life will give away seedling packs at the Port Adelaide v Carlton game at AAMI Stadium, and the match ticket price includes a SA Lotteries Footy Express transport service fare to the game.

Essendon and St Kilda encourage their fans to catch the train to Southern Cross for their clash at Docklands on Sunday.

For more information about AFL Green Round, go to afl.com.au/green