New at American Family Field: Brewers Sustainability Council, an advisory board created by the Milwaukee Brewers to review, discuss and implement best sustainability practices at the ballpark. (more…)
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Cannon Ballers add Atrium Health Ballpark composting to game-day ops
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Single-A; Carolina League) are expanding their eco-friendly ballpark efforts with a new Atrium Health Ballpark composting initiative to reduce game-day waste. (more…)
Mother Nature delays Mets’ green initiative
A day late after the New York Mets’ Earth Day game was rained out, the team is launching a new series of green initiatives with Citi Field partners. Much of this isn’t glamorous stuff, though it should be noticed by fans, such as Action Carting Environmental Services recycling receptacles located throughout Citi Field, helping the Mets achieve […]
The Week That Was: April 22
Historic ballparks, new-ballpark issues in Wilmington, and Earth Day programs at Major League Baseball ballparks made news this week, as we review the most popular stories on Ballpark Digest, as measured in page views. Emanuel plan for Wrigley renovation: set aside landmark status MLB teams plan Earth Day activities Illinois baseball: Changes for 2012 O’Malleys […]
MLB teams plan Earth Day activities
No matter the team colors, many Major League Baseball teams and ballparks are going green this weekend to mark Earth Day. Many teams have already instituted green programs in their ballparks — Target Field is a LEED-certified building, the Giants and Royals installed solar panels at their homes, the Nationals have an elaborate cistern system […]