Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 19 hours ago
At this summer's FIFA Fan Festivals in Toronto and Vancouver, water refill stations, and reusable cup and foodware systems replaced single-use plastics for fans watching the action. The result: more than 340,000 single-use water bottles, cups, plates, and utensils kept out of landfills, parks, rivers, and the ocean.
In Canada, half of all plastic waste comes from single-use items — the same kind routinely served at major stadiums and events. Yet only 8% of plastic actually gets recycled. The rest ends up in landfills, incinerators, or the environment, including our waterways.
This is why reuse matters. It's a simple switch: reusable cups are collected, cleaned, and returned for the next game, preventing waste before it’s created. Water refill stations help fans stay hydrated, save money, and protect the planet. This milestone shows Canada can be a leader in sports sustainability and that reuse works at scale.
At this summer's FIFA Fan Festivals in Toronto and Vancouver, water refill stations, and reusable cup and foodware systems replaced single-use plastics for fans watching the action. The result: more than 340,000 single-use water bottles, cups, plates, and utensils kept out of landfills, parks, rivers, and the ocean.
In Canada, half of all plastic waste comes from single-use items — the same kind routinely served at major stadiums and events. Yet only 8% of plastic actually gets recycled. The rest ends up in landfills, incinerators, or the environment, including our waterways.
This is why reuse matters. It's a simple switch: reusable cups are collected, cleaned, and returned for the next game, preventing waste before it’s created. Water refill stations help fans stay hydrated, save money, and protect the planet. This milestone shows Canada can be a leader in sports sustainability and that reuse works at scale.
