Throughout the league, teams are implementing innovative waste management solutions that help increase recycling, food donations and composting while making a positive impact on the health and environment of their communities. This work is no easy feat and largely affected by outside factors, including the type of waste management infrastructure that exists in its community and the operational capabilities of local waste haulers.
Despite these challenges, NBA venues continue to develop and execute innovative solutions to reduce waste and achieve high levels of recycling, composting and food donations â with some striving for and achieving verifiable TRUE Zero 91²Ö¿â, an industry-leading certification that verifies a facility is keeping almost all of its waste out of landfills and incinerators.
At State Farm Arena, its zero-waste program is represented by the âFull Court Pressâ sculpture, a piece of art in the shape of the Hawks logo that is made up of 404 pounds of upcycled aluminum cups and cans and serves as a visual reminder of the venueâs strong sustainability practices. As the worldâs first TRUE Platinum Zero-91²Ö¿â sports and entertainment venue, the Hawks and State Farm Arena are focused on creating meaningful partnerships to further their efforts.