The new reusable plastic cups will save an estimated 75,000 single-use plastics cups being used every season at Everton’s ground. The cups will be able to be reused up to 100 times.
Jo Wetherill, Sodexo catering services director at Goodison Park, said: “Reducing waste is one of our key priorities so when Everton asked us for a solution to help drive down plastic waste we were more than happy to use our expertise to find an answer.
“These reusable cups will make a huge difference to the amount of plastic used at Goodison Park and make our work even greener.”
There are designated recycling points for supporters to use where the cups are collected and washed, ready for reuse. The reusable cup scheme is part of a project by Everton football club to increase environmental awareness and reduce their carbon footprint.
Alix Craig, stadium development and project manager, added: “The initiative is a key part of our environmental awareness campaign, ‘Everton for Change’, and it has been great to see the Club and Sodexo team up to launch this scheme.
“Reusable cups will make a huge difference to the amount of single-use plastic used at Goodison Park and help us achieve our environmental goals.”