Eco-Products has become an official Zero Waste Partner of the San Francisco Giants. It involves supplying compostable foodservice packaging to Oracle Park. The goal is to support the ballpark’s waste diversion program. The program aims to reduce landfill waste through composting efforts.
Eco-Products’ system-driven approach encourages collaboration. It involves venue operations, foodservice providers, waste haulers, and composters. The strategy helps reduce contamination of compost streams by non-compostable items. Wendell Simonson, Eco-Products’ Marketing Director, said they admired Oracle Park’s waste diversion efforts. He called the partnership a milestone achievement.
Alfonso Felder, Giants’ Chief Operations and Experience Officer, said the partnership is an important step in making Oracle Park more sustainable. He noted that compostable products help lower waste sent to landfills. It also improves the fan experience. Rafe Gabel, General Manager of Diamond 58 at Oracle Park, said the team is committed to sustainability. Using compostable packaging reduces waste and supports a greener future.
The Giants have a long history of environmental leadership. Oracle Park was the first stadium to earn USGBC LEED platinum, gold, and silver certifications. It is the only ballpark with all three levels. The team also received the MLB Eco-Slugger Innovation Award in 2024. Since 2008, the Giants have won 13 Green Glove Awards. They increased waste diversion from 57% in 2009 to 97% in 2022.
The team’s composting program, in partnership with Recology, diverts over 90% of waste from landfills. Food waste and compostable packaging are sent to composting instead of landfills. In 2019, the Giants won the Green Sports Alliance’s Environmental Innovator Award. Eco-Products has worked with sports venues to increase waste diversion using compostable packaging. They also promote the “CIRC” Program to reduce contamination in organics streams.
