🌍🏈 From Dissolvable Straws to Oyster Reefs: How the NFL Is Tackling Environmental Impact National Football League (NFL) Green is proving that the power of sport can drive real environmental change, on and off the field. From removing invasive snails in Arizona’s Salt River to building living shorelines from recycled oyster shells in Louisiana, the NFL is using its platform to address pressing ecological issues in Super Bowl host cities and beyond. 🏞 In Phoenix, a unique collaboration with FORCE BLUE and OdySea Aquarium mobilized 500 volunteers to protect the Salt River’s ecosystem. 🌊 In New Orleans, 59 tons of restaurant oyster shells were transformed into storm-buffering reefs near Leeville. 🌱 Teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks are leading the way: - 99% landfill-free stadiums - Compostable straws and ponchos - Closed-loop food waste systems that grow the next season’s fries - Solar energy powering entire games And this isn’t just about game day. Through food recovery, community greening, and stadium sustainability, the NFL is moving toward year-round impact, and starting conversations that reach millions. As Roger McClendon of the Green Sports Alliance put it: “The future of sport is at risk in a climate-changing world. Sports has the platform to lead.”👏 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/giWtTSPA #SustainableSport #ClimateAction #GreenSports #Sports #Sustainability #SportsNews
👏 Impressive initiative by @Green Sports Alliance and the NFL! It’s inspiring to see how sports can go beyond entertainment to drive real ecological transformation—from oyster reefs to zero-waste stadiums. These efforts show that environmental innovation and fan engagement can coexist and thrive 🌍💪 As a sports business consultant passionate about ESG integration, I believe sustainability will soon become a core metric of league value. Let’s keep this momentum going! 🏟️ Let’s connect, share insights, and co-create solutions in the Sports Business HUB: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12385689/
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6dAs someone from the coast, seeing oyster shells being used to restore shorelines is such a cool example of circularity—connecting ecosystem health with human use in a really tangible way. Love how the NFL is leaning into local, place-based solutions like this and using its platform to drive awareness. Hope more leagues follow suit!