SPORT ’ S GREENEST FRANCHISES

The city of Portland , Oregon , is known for its hippie vibe and the lush forests that surround it , so it ’ s only logical the local basketball franchise has a green thumb . The Trail Blazer ’ s new arena was designed with energy efficiency in mind and the team is also innovating by encouraging forest growth . The franchise ’ s “ 3 ’ s for Trees ” program pledges to plant three new trees for every 3-point basket the team makes each season . Last year , the program led to 3,300 new trees being planted in nearby areas .

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