Green Daily

There's a dirty little secret going around the campfire these days. It seems that a certain pro sports organization -- one that holds a certain ridiculously popular televised championship game and halftime spectacle every year -- actually cares about the environment.

Yes, it may be hard to believe, but the big wigs that run the NFL have announced that something will be very different about this year's contest between the New England Patriots and NY Giants. With the help of the Salt River Project, this year's big game in Glendale, Arizona will be the first Super Bowl ever to be power by 100% renewable energy.

The bright lights, loudspeakers, and jumbotrons will all be running on a mix of wind, solar and geo-thermal energy sources. Even the Fox Broadcasting Company is getting on the bandwagon, purchasing renewable energy to power the Ritz-Carlton and the Phonecian for 4 days -- the two luxury hotels where Fox's elite and guests will stay. To top it all off, the Super Bowl XLII's host committee is replanting two 42-acre pieces of land, both destroyed by the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in 2002. Pretty cool right?

This year, why not follow suit by having a green Super Bowl party. Trust me it's easy, just check out Green Daily's Green Super Bowl Guide, where we walk you through some eco-friendly choices in the snack, beer, and gear departments.