Chinnaswamy Stadium
Treated wastewater is supplied to meet the water requirements at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy stadium during the ongoing Tata IPL’s 18th edition, setting an example in water management. The home stadium for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) requires 75,000 litres of water daily for maintaining the pitch, cleaning and sanitation needs of spectators during the IPL matches.
According to the process followed, wastewater from the city is collected and treated at the Cubbon Park Wastewater Treatment Plant, where it undergoes filtration and disinfection to ensure quality for non-potable use. The treated water is then transported to the stadium.
By using treated water, the Chinnaswamy Stadium is reducing reliance on fresh water which is often less affordable. It is also a practical solution for large-scale events as reusing wastewater conserves natural resources, contributing to sustainability and at the same time, conserves fresh water for use by citizens in a city facing water shortage during summer months.
Eden Gardens Stadium
The waste management initiative by ‘Me Foundation’ under the Leave No Trace project contributes to environmental benefits by reducing waste, promoting eco-friendly habits and raising awareness among fans at the Eden Gardens stadium during the ongoing Tata IPL matches. The initiative aims at transforming each game into a sustainability platform, starting with anti-litter messaging across the stadium.
Key actions include setting up waste segregation stations, running a food donation programme to reduce waste, recycling KKR flags, deploying a green team to guide spectators on waste practices. In addition, there is a waste sorting and ongoing education for vendors and staff operating at the food courts and snack points during the matches. More than 10 types of waste are recycled or composted.