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"Major League Baseball gives Earth Day Sustainability Awards to teams and ballparks that make games greener by cutting waste with better recycling and composting."

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Baseball Teams Win Awards for Greener Ballparks

April 23, 2026

Major League Baseball announced its Earth Day Sustainability Award winners, honoring teams and ballparks that are making game days greener. The idea is to reduce waste and handle all the stuff a stadium uses—like cups, wrappers, and food containers—in smarter ways.

“Greener” can include cutting down on trash, improving recycling, and using composting. Composting turns food scraps into soil instead of leaving them to pile up as garbage.

A ballpark is like a mini city for a few hours: lots of people, lights, food, and cleanup. Because it’s so big, small improvements—like better sorting bins or compostable containers—can add up quickly and keep more materials in use instead of being thrown away.

The helpful trick is making the right choice easy, with clear signs and good bins, so fans don’t feel like they’re doing extra homework. Next time you’re at a big event, you can look around and ask: “How is waste handled here, and what changes would make it simpler for everyone to take care of Earth?”