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Read: Citi Field Going Green

by Chris Mazzone on March 13th, 2008 at 4:11 pm

In a special for MLB.com, Howard Kussoy writes about the Mets efforts to make Citi Field environmentally friendly.

“The $800 million structure is being built from approximately 95 percent recycled steel to reduce energy consumption and at least 2 million pounds of recycled coal combustion products that will save more than 800 tons of carbon dioxide. The team’s administration building will feature a 15,000-square-foot “green roof,” which will reduce energy needs by retaining cool air in the summer and heat in the winter.”

While we’re on the topic of ballparks, SI.com is conducting a survey to rank all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums, with the results to come out in April.