The first change for fans will involve plates, packaging, utensils, coolers, and other single use plastic items being replaced with Footprint's plant-based products. The arena will be transformed into the most environmentally friendly in the league, according to Sarver. 'We really think this opportunities with the Suns to help educate everybody on the human health impacts of plastic,' said Footprint CEO Troy Swope.
Integrating Footprint’s plant-based fiber technology into our core business functions will mobilize partners and fans to drive collective and systemic change, in our arena and beyond.' 'It was important to us to find a partner that could truly make a positive impact in our community and on the planet, and Footprint is a global leader that is also Arizona-based and therefore shares our commitment to the Valley. 'We’re thrilled to partner with Footprint to reduce the arena’s dependency on single- and short-term use plastics by making Footprint Center a hub for sustainable products and packaging,' said Suns Managing Partner Robert Sarver.
