Case Study: Portland Trail Blazers divert 770K+ cups from landfills with Bold Reuse

Portland Trail Blazers eliminate 1.8M+ single-use cups with Bold Reuse

The Portland Trail Blazers, a professional basketball team, faced the challenge of excessive single-use waste generated at their arena. Pressured by fans, new NBA sustainability guidelines, and changes to local waste management, they needed a solution to reduce their environmental impact. They partnered with vendor Bold Reuse to implement a reusable foodware program.

Bold Reuse spearheaded a first-of-its-kind stadium-wide reusable cup program. The solution involved designing and procuring reusable products, integrating clear return bins, and training staff. This program successfully diverted over 1.8 million single-use cups from landfills over three years, achieving an average return rate of 82%. The initiative set a new standard for sustainability in sports venues.

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