Green Hockey Sustainability
Discover how Green Hockey uses innovative technologies to make hockey more sustainable while recycling ocean plastic, saving energy, and creating environmentally friendly solutions.
🌱 Lifecycle Footprint (Energy & CO₂)
The following comparison demonstrates the clear advantages of Oceanice over conventional ice rinks:
Energy Consumption
CO₂ Emissions
Water Consumption
Oceanice is 100% recyclable and consumes only 2,755 GJ of primary energy over 10 years compared to 53,000 GJ for conventional ice rinks.
Ocean Plastic Recycling and Materials
Green Hockey processes a large proportion of recycled plastic obtained from the oceans into their OCEANICE surfaces. OCEANICE is made from PE 500 – a material that is also used in the food industry and thus meets the highest safety standards.
Mission 26 - Environmental Initiative
Green Hockey has committed to "Mission 26" to build 26 artificial ice rinks globally, partially made from recycled ocean plastic. This initiative aims to remove approximately 300 tons of plastic from the oceans and save around 512 tons of CO₂ per 1800m² ice rink.
Microplastic Management
The abrasion of Oceanice is only 33.6 g/m²/year – equivalent to tire wear from only 305 km of car driving per year. Unlike tire wear, which enters the environment, the abrasion from Oceanice remains on the surface and can be completely recycled.
Energy Efficiency
OCEANICE requires no water and eliminates the need for energy-hungry cooling systems. The technology breaks through the barriers of seasonal training, as it is no longer limited by weather conditions or energy-intensive cooling.
Conventional ice rinks require 40-65% of their total energy consumption just for the cooling system – with Oceanice, this need is completely eliminated.
Low-Maintenance Technology
Unlike other synthetic ice products, OCEANICE contains no silicone or lubricants and does not need to be regularly reapplied with great time investment. This significantly reduces both maintenance effort and chemical consumption, making the product even more sustainable compared to other providers.
Year-Round Usage Without Climate Dependency
OCEANICE is a pure, skateable surface that is ready for use 365 days a year – regardless of climate or location. This opens up new possibilities for player development while simultaneously reducing the ecological footprint.
Environmental Compatibility
The OCEANICE surface is ISO-certified and non-toxic. Green Hockey ensures that future generations can enjoy hockey in all its forms in more places than ever before, without endangering the planet's health. Additionally, Green Hockey offers innovative filter systems in cooperation with experienced filter specialists that effectively separate microplastics from water: A simpler, cost-effective system to relieve the sewer system as well as a more professional, higher-quality system for treatment to drinking water quality.
Conclusion
- Oceanice causes 0 operational emissions and has a significantly lower energy & CO₂ footprint
- Microplastic abrasion is low and controllable, especially compared to everyday sources like car tires
- Sustainable, low-maintenance and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional ice rinks – especially in times of rising energy costs and climate goals
