Earth Brands, the eco-conscious brand dedicated to eliminating single-use plastic products, today announced a partnership with Barclays Center as part of the Brooklyn arena’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. Earth Brands’ sustainable, plant-based, compostable products will now be used at concession stands and in premium hospitality spaces during all events at Barclays Center.
Founded in 2021, Earth Brands uses PLA, a bio-based plastic made from renewable sources, to create their unique products. From eco-friendly plastic cups to containers and cutlery, Earth Brands is leading the global transition to sustainable products, while making sustainability convenient and accessible.
As Brooklyn’s only large-scale sports and entertainment arena, Barclays Center has established itself as an industry leader. The arena is consistently ranked as a top global venue by Billboard and Pollstar and hosts a diverse portfolio of events spanning professional and college sports, family entertainment, and concerts highlighting global superstars and emerging artists. Additionally, Barclays Center is committed to reducing its environmental impact by instituting forward-thinking sustainability policies and continuing ongoing efforts to save energy and water, recycle, purchase eco-friendly products, and help raise awareness of environmental issues.
“Partnering with Earth Brands is another step in Barclays Center’s ongoing commitment to reducing waste and expanding our sustainability efforts,” said Catherine Carlson, Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships at BSE Global, parent company of Barclays Center. “Our arena was the first sports and entertainment venue in the New York area to eliminate single-use plastic straws and will have diverted more than 300 tons of waste from landfills by the end of 2024. We are excited to partner with Earth Brands to further enhance our sustainability practices at Barclays Center, and they will be essential to help us achieve our long-term waste diversion goals.”
“We are very excited to partner with Barclays Center, the only large-scale sports and entertainment arena in Brooklyn, and a venue that shares our commitment to sustainability and innovation,” said Peter Frelinghuysen, Earth Brands Co-Founder. “By making the switch to our plant-based, compostable cups and foodware, Barclays Center is helping us lead the global transition to sustainable products and together, we are changing the game one sip at a time.”
More information is available at www.earthbrands.earth.