STORY-TRÅD·sport

What Large Venues and Waste Pros Are Saying About the Shift to Sustainable Cups and Plates

A single U.S. sports stadium can burn through tens of thousands of single-use plastic cups per showdown. Combined with the mountains of foodservice ware and other concession debris, game day leaves behind an avalanche of trash. To curb this massive footprint, eco-conscious venues are swapping traditional plastics for recyclable, compostable, and reusable alternatives. With a dizzying array of materials and designs to choose from, they weigh environmental, economic, and operational factors to find the best fit.