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From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainable

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Several NFL stadiums in the U.S. are among the most sustainable sports venues in the world because of their solar panels, rainwater collection systems and on-site composting and recycling programs

Solar panels are visible outside of Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Solar panels are visible outside of Lincoln Financial Field on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

By ISABELLA O’MALLEY – Associated Press

17 minutes ago

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A wall of solar panels towered above a sea of green football jerseys as people filed into Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia for a recent Eagles home game. Inside, some fans snapped photos with an oversized Lombardi Trophy made out of recycled plastic collected from the stadium while others strolled to their seats carrying beverages in recyclable aluminum cups.

“These are real nice cups,” said Tre Simon, a fan who was impressed at how cold the aluminum cup kept his drink. “Keep this going … I think it’s perfect.”

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