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Sustainability

Green Athletics at UM

zoe and monte pose together and caption reads "Monte becomes a Zero Waste Pro"

Zero Waste in Washington Grizzly Stadium

Since the Fall of 2024, the Office of Sustainability has been tackling new zero-waste efforts in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. For the first time ever, zero waste stations (compost, recycling, and trash) are set up across the stadium at each game. Additionally, recycling and trash bins are also set up at the gates and tailgate areas. 

With the help of a team of student Zero Waste Ambassadors, we have transformed the way materials are considered and managed within Griz Stadium. 

We are excited about the prospect of continuing to improve upon our Zero Waste efforts within Griz Athletics. The success and positive response we have experienced with our Zero Waste football games demonstrate a strong demand for zero-waste infrastructure and a dedicated program to support these efforts. As we transition to future events we look forward to harnessing the capacity and shared interests of our partners in UM Athletics!

2025 Zero Waste Football Stats 

25k

GRIZ FANS IN ATTENDANCE EACH GAME

1,100

LBS OF RECYCLING DIVERTED EACH GAME

1,000

LBS OF COMPOST DIVERTED EACH GAME

zoe takes a selfie with 6 compost bins in the elevator
zoe takes a selfie with 6 compost bins in the elevator
zero waste ambassadors pose for a smile outside WG stadium
zero waste ambassadors pose for a smile outside WG stadium
compost bins in a row outside the stadium
compost bins in a row outside the stadium
recyling, landfill, and compost bins lined up in a concourse
recyling, landfill, and compost bins lined up in a concourse
a truck overflowing with beer cans from the zero waste concert series
a truck overflowing with beer cans from the zero waste concert series
blue recycling bins lined up outside the gates as people enter the stadium.
blue recycling bins lined up outside the gates as people enter the stadium.
two people pose as they are getting on the football shuttle at Missoula College

Sports Shuttles

UDASH offers shuttle services for multiple athletics events. During the football season, UDASH transports an estimated 2,500 people each game. UDASH also shuttles students to the ice arena for hockey games across town.

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Concessions and Sustainability

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All concessions during home football games are managed by UM Campus Dining. Concessions have mostly transitioned to using compostable single-use products. Additionally, the water available for purchase in the stadium is aluminum cans, eliminating plastic bottles from the stadium.

A key element of these efforts is the Farm-to-College (FTC) options at concessions stands, where sustainability meets local flavor. Some stands feature two signature burgers made from locally raised KOP beef, locally produced BBQ sauce, and cheese from a nearby creamery, as well as all-beef hotdogs from a Montana-owned processor. Each bite supports local farms and sustainable food systems.