In 2021, Formula 1 embarked on a sustainability initiative aimed at reducing single-use plastic bottles among its personnel during race events. Instead of relying on plastic bottles, staff within the organization switched to refillable bottles for drinking water at Grands Prix.
The initiative was rolled out at the Bahrain pre-season test, featuring additional water refill points around the paddock. For staff working trackside, pouches containing enough water for the day will be provided as an alternative.
In a further move, the paddock passes issued to F1 and FIA staff, teams, media, guests and fans will now be made from recycled plastic, with an estimated 143,275 plastic bottles having been employed to make the 2021 passes.
The decision is part of Formula 1’s drive to eradicate the presence of single-use plastics at Grands Prix by 2025, while also ensuring that 100% of waste is either reused, recycled or composted – with the sport also targeting being Net Zero Carbon by 2030.
