U.S. Bank Stadium and partners created ‘zero-waste’ Super Bowl LII
By Adam Carlson
U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, partnered with Aramark, SMG, Pepsi, and other corporations to create a ‘zero waste’ Super Bowl LII.
Even though the Minnesota Vikings weren’t one of the participating teams in Super Bowl LII, their state of the art stadium in Minneapolis was the chosen facility to host the big game on February 4, 2018.
67,612 people were in attendance to watch the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the New England Patriots in dramatic fashion by a final score of 41-33, but another massive win was happening behind the scenes.
The zero-waste legacy project brought U.S. Bank Stadium together with Aramark, Pepsi, SMG, and other organizations to have a successful event where 91% of all waste was responsibly recovered through composting, recycling, and reuse according to CISION PR Newswire.
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Director of the NFL’s Environmental Program Jack Groh spoke about the success of the project at U.S. Bank Stadium and how it impacts future events at the stadium.
"“The zero-waste legacy project is a testament to teamwork, with multiple partners coming together to achieve an ambitious environmental goal. The NFL is proud that this program was not only successful at Super Bowl LII, but will also serve as a permanent installation at the stadium and leave a lasting impact on the community.”"
This means that future Minnesota Vikings games will also attempt to adhere to the zero-waste legacy project and limit the amount of waste created on game day. Patrick Talty, SMG General Manager at U.S. Bank Stadium, praised the efforts of the group to keep the st
"“Developing a successful and long-term zero-waste program has always been our goal. The diversion improvement we have seen to date is rare in the world of facility management and is a testament to the dedication of all of our stadium partners.”"
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The zero-waste legacy project at U.S. Bank Stadium is something that will benefit the environment in a huge way. Congratulations to them for reaching their goal at Super Bowl LII and hopefully the trend will continue at Minnesota Vikings games and other events at the venue.