Stephen Ireland cares about the planetl
Ireland urges fans to think before they travel to Bolton
Stephen Ireland is encouraging fans to use public transport or car share for Villa's big clash with Bolton on Tuesday.
The message from the playmaking midfielder comes as part of Villa's support of Climate Week.
Climate Week is aimed at inspiring people to create a sustainable future.
A week of activities is being held around the country with schools, business, councils and charities showcasing their own practical solutions.
Villa's participation includes a staff transport day this Friday and a call to action for supporters on Tuesday, asking them to follow suit and cut down on emissions by travelling economically.
That can mean jumping in your mate's motor for the midweek game, using the train or even sampling our special bus services
Stephen said: "Everyone is aware of the need to look after the planet we live on and Climate Week does a great job of not only reiterating our responsibilities but also encouraging our involvement.
"I would ask all our fans to join in and ditch their cars for the evening and find other modes of transportation."
That's not the only sustainable element of life in B6.
Villa's VMF restaurant is renowned for delivering excellent food - but it is also leading the way when it comes to sustainability.
VMF is continually doing its bit for the environment by using fruit and vegetables grown at the club's own allotment, as well as other locally-sourced produce.
What's more, as VMF strives to reflect the club's relationship with the local community through its recipes, 80 per cent of the produce used at the restaurant is sourced from within a 40-mile radius of Villa Park.
