Waste and environment

At DHL Relay Copenhagen we have a strong focus on reducing the climate impact. Every evening for 5 days, approximately 30,000 DHL Relay participants dine together in Fælledparken, so we have taken initiatives to reduce food waste and increase waste sorting.

Det er nemt at affaldssortere til DHL Stafettten København på et af de mange Recycling Spots

Waste sorting

We make it easy to sort waste with Recycling Spots distributed throughout Fælledparken.

DHL Stafetten København udleverer affaldsposer til deltagerne

Distribution of waste bags

We provide waste bags for plastic, residual and food waste to the participants. They are included in the snack box.

Alle hold til DHL Stafetten København får en snackkasse udleveret

Stop food waste

Food waste is avoided with a partnership with Fødevarebanken (Food Bank).

Deltager ved DHL Stafetten København

Goodbye to single-use plastics

We have introduced 100% plastic-free paper cups and eliminated single-use plastic at the DHL Relay Copenhagen.

Vi bruger genanvendelige krus i barerne til DHL Stafetten København

Reusable cups

You get reusable cups in the Carlsberg bars. We wash them so they are ready for the next day. Please return them to the bar or in the containers on site.

Både løbere, walkere og tilskuere kan finde nyttig information i DHL Stafetten Københavns app

From paper to app

We save printing and paper as most information is moved to the DHL Relay Copenhagen app.

As a participant in DHL Relay Copenhagen, what can you do to make your participation more climate-friendly?

Watch the videos below for inspiration. Hear Ramboll’s focus on waste sorting and green food and Deloitte’s recycling of running shirts. And check out our 5 tips for you (in Danish).

Corporate green initiatives

Hear how Ramboll and Deloitte think green in Fælledparken. t-shirts, waste sorting and the food (in Danish).

Focus on waste sorting

Hear Event Manager Lars Nissen talk about waste sorting for businesses – and recommendations for participants so that we can reach the goal together (in Danish).

Virksomheder opfordres til at affaldssortere i deres telt til DHL Stafetten København
5 tips that make a difference
  • Think about how you want to sort waste in your tent. Bring racks/buckets for the waste sorting bags (which we deliver in the snack box), make signs, etc.
  • Minimize your waste by limiting what you bring to Fælledparken in terms of packaging etc.
  • Consider transportation to Fælledparken. The easiest way to get to us is by public transportation or by bike. Arrange a carpool if necessary.
  • Reuse the running shirts from year to year. Use prints without date of year so that you only need to produce to new colleagues.
  • Think about greener food. Take advantage of the catering options of our three suppliers who deliver pre-ordered relay menus on the day in Fælledparken. This way you limit food waste and grill smoke.