Click here for the full story.Industry standards define zero waste as diverting 90 percent or more of waste materials from the landfill or incinerator through recycling, composting or repurposing. The initiative builds on the university's efforts to reduce the tons of waste produced each game day.
"Today, we're glad to support sustainability efforts like the zero waste initiative and the university's Green Team certification program," said USC Athletic Director Pat Haden. "Implementing environmentally responsible practices, which can be as simple as carpooling or using a refillable water bottle, on game day and throughout the year is the right thing to do."
Ware Disposal is contributing to the effort by placing more than 20 co-branded recycling bins (pictured) around the Coliseum.
"This is a critical first step for the Coliseum," said Brian Grant, director of operations for the Coliseum. "We will learn a lot through this process but we are striving to merge the history that the facility has with progressive sustainability efforts. Making the Coliseum zero waste is our goal."
