Sustainability Program
FAQ
What makes Centreville Bank Stadium unique in terms of sustainability?
Centreville Bank Stadium is the first stadium in the USL to be 100% electric. The stadium uses high efficiency VRF heating and cooling systems. All lighting is high efficiency LED. HVAC and lighting systems are on networked controls which allow for tunable scheduling which will result in less energy consumption. The storm drainage systems utilize multi-stage filtering to clean storm water prior to entering the Seekonk River, these systems also capture some of the local storm water that was previously sent directly into the river. So, there is an overall reduction of pollution going into the Seekonk River.
How does the stadium reduce its environmental impact?
The stadium uses LED lighting, which cuts energy consumption and environmental impact. In addition, it operates as a zero-waste venue, recycling or composting 90% of the waste generated.
What happens to the waste at Centreville Bank Stadium?
90% of the waste generated at the stadium is either recycled or composted. The stadium has color-coded receptacles to help with waste sorting:
● Green Bins: Compost
● Blue Bins: Recycling & Cans
● Gray Bins: Landfill
What can I recycle?
Any aluminum cans and plastic bottles can be recycled.
What can be composted?
The following items can be composted:
● Food Waste: Leftover food.
● Food Containers: Certified-eco food containers from concessions and food vendors.
● Cutlery: All cutlery is certified-eco.
● Napkins: All napkins are certified-eco.
What belongs in landfill?
Any non-recyclable plastics, such as chip bags and candy wrappers belong in landfill.
Where can I find the waste receptacles in the stadium?
There are color-coded bins for waste sorting available throughout the stadium. Additionally, there are landfill-only bins in the restrooms.
What happens to organic waste at the stadium?
All organic waste, including food waste, containers, cutlery and napkins, is processed locally into compost.
Will the stadium use plastic drinkware?
No. The stadium will exclusively use recyclable aluminum drinkware, eliminating the use of single-use plastic.
Will the stadium be offering organic food options?
Yes. We will be offering organic offerings at the location called Veggie Nook- located in the food court area. The menu will include items such as: Falafel & Pickled Vegetable Wrap, Red Quinoa Bowl, Loaded Hummus Bowl.
How will the stadium measure its sustainability impact over time?
The stadium tracks waste diversion rates (the amount of waste recycled and composted) at every event and throughout the year. Regular updates on sustainability milestones, such as total waste diverted, will be shared with fans via the Jumbotron, social media, and other channels to promote ongoing engagement.
Are there water bottle refill stations in the stadium?
Yes. There are multiple water bottle refill stations located throughout the concourse. Fans are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottles to reduce single-use plastic waste.
How can fans contribute to sustainability efforts while at the stadium?
Fans can aid in sustainability by properly sorting their waste into the color-coded bins (Green for compost, Blue for recycling, Gray for landfill), bringing reusable water bottles to refill at hydration stations, and participating in recycling challenges and sustainability-themed activities during games.