Swansea.com Stadium making strides to become a greener venue

Refuse and landfill created by the Swansea.com Stadium has been reduced by around three-quarters following the introduction of new stricter recycling methods throughout the venue.

As more and more businesses are doing their bit in the effort to slow global warming and preserve the environment for future generations, the home of the Swans has also taken considerable strides to help the country reach its net zero targets.

A commitment to recycling throughout office spaces, staff breakrooms, and catering areas has had a big impact on the stadium’s waste, with further measures - including concourse recycling - expected to be introduced in the coming months. 

The maintenance and operations teams at the stadium have also been making incremental changes in recent years to help the stadium become more energy efficient. These have included a switch to LED lighting throughout office and hospitality areas throughout club venues; ensuring 60 per cent less energy is being used.

This Saturday, to mark Green Football Weekend, the stadium's Centenary Lounge will be providing a fully plant-based menu for the home fixture against Plymouth Argyle, while deserts across all hospitality lounges will be plant-based.

“We recognise there is still plenty of work to be done to meet the sustainability targets we have set for ourselves, but we are pleased to be able to report we are making constant progress in this area,” said Swansea City head of facilities Gordon David.

“The support from staff, supporters and everyone who comes to the stadium to help us meet our recycling targets has been excellent, and has helped us reduce landfill by around 75 per cent.

“It’s a brilliant effort from everyone involved, and we look forward to doing more going forward.”

Swans fans can get involved in helping football become greener by viewing the club's 'green guide to the stadium'. Fans can also join Green Football Weekend's Green Football Cup to track their green goals and win prizes.