USC is set to host its annual Zero Waste football game this Saturday night, as the Trojans prepare to take on Stanford at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. This event is part of the Pac-12 Conference’s effort to promote the diversion of waste materials from landfills, improving sustainability.
The Zero Waste Challenge, organized by the Pac-12, is a competition held during a chosen football and men’s basketball game. The winner is determined based on several factors – 50% is determined by the waste diversion rate, 25% by the development of partnerships, and the remaining 25% by the university’s ability to innovate and engage with various stakeholders such as the campus, tailgates, organizations, sponsors, fans, contributions, and community.
USC has been a dominant force in the Pac-12 zero waste competition, winning in football during 2016, 2017, and 2021. Additionally, they received the fan engagement award in 2022 for achieving a remarkable 91.3% diversion rate during their Zero Waste Game. This included recycling over three tons of waste and composting over five tons.
In the realm of men’s basketball, USC secured victory in the 2021-22 season.
“Zero waste” is defined as diverting 90% or more of waste materials from landfills through recycling or composting. The stadium’s website clarifies that the term isn’t synonymous with 100% waste diversion because some fans bring non-compostable products.
USC Athletics proudly participates in the United Nations Sports For Climate Action initiative. This demonstrates their commitment to combat climate change and advocate for sustainability, aligning them with countless professional teams and organizations.
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