Alexandra Rickham
Coverage of Alexandra Rickham in the Nexus archive.
- World Sailing measures the environmental impact of the sport's Olympic equipment for the first time
World Sailing is conducting its first life cycle assessment of Olympic sailing equipment to evaluate environmental impacts from production to disposal. The initiative, led by sustainability director Alexandra Rickham, aims to inform future changes by analyzing materials like carbon fiber and recycling practices, with data collected from boat builders and athletes to guide interventions.
- World Sailing measures the environmental impact of the sport's Olympic equipment for the first time
World Sailing is conducting a first-time life cycle assessment of Olympic sailing equipment to reduce its environmental impact. The project, led by sustainability director Alexandra Rickham, involves data collection from builders and athletes to inform decisions on materials, design, and reuse. Collaborators include Marine Futures and 11th Hour Racing, aiming to embed sustainability into the sport's future.