Fans to converge in Hyderabad to spread awareness on reducing use of plastics in stadiums

Fans associations representatives will hold a round table conference in Hyderabad, leading to the signing of 'Hyderabad Declaration' on plastic waste management at sports venues

Representatives of fans associations of six IPL franchises will converge in Hyderabad to participate in an event, organised by a non-profit organization, International Institute of Waste Management (IIWM). The aim of this social cause is to spread awareness on reducing use of plastics in stadiums. Fans associations representatives will hold a round table conference in Hyderabad, leading to the signing of 'Hyderabad Declaration' on plastic waste management at sports venues. "After every cricket match, about 4 to 4.5 tonnes of wastes (about 130 grams per spectator) is left behind in the stands. The stands are littered with single use material like paper and plastic cups, leftover food, packaging items like card boards, plastic and spoons, forks, tissues and most importantly flags and cheer items," the organisation said in a release. "About 40 percent of this waste is single use plastic material, which pose great danger to the environment as these material remain in the nature without degrading for long years (some more than 100 yrs)," it added. "If the spectators help in segregating the waste, this source segregation will increase the recycling capacity. It is interesting to note that the cricket matches also create entrepreneurship for recyclers," said Bineesha P, Executive Director, IIWM.