The Eagles’ Go Green! program has been nationally-recognized for its commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly measures. What started out with blue recycling bins under each employee’s desk in 2003 has turned into a company-wide sustainability program that is diverting more than 99% of waste from landfills and operating on 100% clean energy. In June 2018, the Eagles became the first professional sports team to receive ISO20121 certification, which is an international standard designed to help organizations integrate sustainability into management practices and processes.
Now, the Philadelphia Eagles have partnered with biopolymer and polypropylene producer Braskem to develop a closed-loop recycling program for bottle caps and other plastic products and an online education platform for 30 Philadelphia-area county schools to teach students about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) career opportunities to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. Braskem enters into a nine-year sustainability-focused partnership with the Eagles, building on the team’s long-standing commitment to environmental and community development programs.
“Braskem is a global sustainability leader that places a high value on renewable solutions, community development, and education,” says Don Smolenski, Philadelphia Eagles President. “We are excited to tap into Braskem’s expertise to enhance our Go Green program. In addition, we look forward to supporting Braskem’s commitment to STEM education and being a part of creating a STEM curriculum that will serve to inspire and motivate students throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.”
“The Philadelphia Eagles have been a leader in sustainability, not only in Philadelphia, but throughout professional sports,” says Mark Nikolich, CEO Braskem America. “We are excited about this new partnership to launch a closed-loop recycling program at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the World Champion Philadelphia Eagles. We also look forward to collecting and recycling bottle caps at schools in the region through our ‘cap-etition,’ which will provide an even greater impact for the program by educating the public about the benefits of recycling.”
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