Being Proactive About Paper Airplanes on Einstein

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Originally Posted by hrench

...But certainly they're not more dangerous than great big beach balls that routinely hit people in the head.
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Also, yes, OK, it's a big mess. Especially if people bring paper just for this, but in my experience it's been mostly paper from scouting reports, safety 'posters' and re-used paper and I'm mostly unfolding someone else's airplanes and making better ones. First isn't noted for being terribly green. And if you're re-folding planes, then you're 'reusing' right? The stadium-world is used to cleaning up huge messes after every event.
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I'm not sure about this, but I suspect the people that have to clean these up are employees of the stadium, paid by the hour. They'll have to sweep the floor anyway, so sweeping airplanes isn't that much of a big deal. This actually gives them more work, hence more money. I doubt you'll hear them complaining if this is correct. Better than sweeping up beer bottles after a football game.

People in the stands generally aren't wearing safety glasses. I've had quite a few come close to nailing me in the eye. You are right that beach balls are generally safe though.

Maybe it's been a while since the last explicit message (Though last years GAME NAME is kinda a big hint), but FIRST is trying to be green. They used to have EWatt Light Saver light bulbs to help the environment.

"I'm giving custodians a job and extra hours to work." has got to be one of the dumbest reasons people keep presenting for keeping this. I'd rather give them an extra light night where all of the students clean up after themselves and don't litter all over the dome floor. Be sure to ask your boss for extra hours on the weekends because it means more money.