Aviva Stadium

Sport facility type

• Outdoor courts of artificial or natural grass

Is the facility part of the sports complex?

No

Description

Aviva Stadium prides itself on being a unique world class international stadium - an outstanding venue. Most of the recyclables collected during games at AVIVA stadium are plastic cups, especially in case of rugby games. However, although a proper treatment is ensured for them by a private contractor, some of them end up in the streets around the stadium, putting pressure on the local community and city council. At the same time, the stadium would like to decrease the use of single use plastic cups. for football, rugby, concerts and conferences.

Size

• Indoor Space: 36 000 m²
• Outdoor Space: 40 000 m²

Other relevant information

Sustainability pillars of the innovation'

• Materials

Subcategories

• This particular pilot test was proved to be rather easy to run and the entire practice easy to be implemented. Several different important factors played an important role in its enrolment. Above all, reusable cups recently became a staple principle in organising festivals, concerts and any other type of mass events. This implies that the visitors are rather accustomed already to this practice.

Innovation description

65000 cups were deployed for the Ireland – Scotland match before the test was repeated on 8 February 2020 during the Ireland – Wales match, again a 6 Nations Cup. At the very end of the Ireland – Scotland game, 52360 reusable cups were returned to the washing facility. If these 52360 were replaced with single-use plastic pint cups, they would amount up to 418.88 kg. In terms of CO2 savings, this pilot test achieved a saving of above 2 tonnes of CO2eq. This saving includes savings by
avoiding incineration and manufacturing new single use cups and losses by not incinerating them and the emissions coming from washing. Furthermore, the key factor that was proven to have driven this pilot forward was the fact that a company which has experience in this particular practice was brought in. Details about the pilot: https://lifetackle.eu/assets/files/B_1_3_Pilot_tests_reports_v3_0.pdf

Innovation Type

Process innovation

Approximate cost of investment in innovation (in €, excluding VAT)

€

Aid or subsidy to encourage the implementation of the innovation

Years for the return on investment (ROI)

None

Pros of the Innovation

1) Significant CO2 Reduction -The test saved over 2 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, demonstrating a tangible environmental benefit.
2) Waste Reduction & Circular Economy Promotion - 52,360 reusable cups were successfully returned for washing instead of being discarded, significantly cutting down on plastic waste.
3) Established Expertise in Execution - The initiative was implemented by an experienced company, which ensured smooth operations and efficiency.

Cons of the Innovation

1) High Initial Investment & Logistical Challenges
2) Risk of Low Return Rates

Facility Indicators

Other Indicators

Interest in a specific need that can be addressed by a company offering an innovative sustainability solution.