All-Star Week Sustainability Initiatives

The 2026 MLB All‑Star Game is bringing fans together to celebrate baseball and to help make All‑Star Week more sustainable.

Throughout the week, MLB and the Philadelphia Phillies are implementing initiatives designed to reduce waste, increase recycling, conserve resources, and support Philadelphia and the local community.

How you can help
  • Choose a sustainable transportation option (see below) to get to all All-Star Week events.
  • Bring and refill your water bottle at water refill stations whenever available.
    • Non-glass reusable water bottles are permitted at both Citizens Bank Park and All-Star Village.
  • Recycle bottles, cans, cups, and other accepted materials.
    • Follow venue signage to dispose of all materials properly.
  • Visit the MLB Green Wall at All-Star Village to learn more about MLB's environmental initiatives and how you can make a positive impact during All-Star Week.
How MLB and the Phillies are helping
  • Green Team volunteers help fans recycle and sort waste correctly during all All-Star ballpark events.
  • Composting and food waste recovery programs divert valuable materials from the landfill.
  • Durable goods donation efforts benefit local organizations.
  • Water refill stations reduce plastic waste and encourage fans to stay hydrated.
  • Sustainability exhibits and educational displays are available at All‑Star Village.
  • Through a collaboration between MLB Green, WM, Aramark, PureCycle Technologies, and Churchill Container, sustainable 'Run It Back™' souvenir cups are coming to Citizens Bank Park for All-Star Week. Made from recycled polypropylene, these cups are designed to be recycled right back into new souvenir cups.

Supporting sustainability during All-Star Week

Sustainable Transportation

Whether you're heading to Citizens Bank Park or taking in events across Philadelphia, your transportation choices make a difference. Fans are encouraged to take SEPTA, walk, bike, or carpool whenever possible.

By choosing these lower carbon travel options, you can help improve air quality, ease traffic around the ballpark and All-Star Village, and support a more sustainable All‑Star Week.

Getting around All-Star Week
  • Ride SEPTA whenever possible between Citizens Bank Park and other All‑Star Week events. SEPTA's B Line (Broad Street Line) provides direct service to NRG Station, a short walk from the ballpark, and connects with the Market‑Frankford Line, Regional Rail, trolleys, and multiple bus routes.
  • Explore Philadelphia by bike using your own bicycle or Indego, Philadelphia's bike-share system. Indego offers classic and electric bikes at stations throughout the city.
  • Bike or walk to All-Star Week events if you’re local or staying nearby. Bike parking is available at several locations outside Citizens Bank Park: Right Field, Left Field, First Base, and Third Base.
  • Carpool or use shared rides with friends and family.

Recycling at Citizens Bank Park and All-Star Village

Whether you're at Citizens Bank Park or All‑Star Village, proper recycling helps keep Philadelphia's biggest baseball celebration cleaner and more sustainable.

Before you toss it
  • Look for clearly marked recycling and trash bins.
  • Follow venue signage to sort items correctly.
  • Recycle common items such as aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and approved cups and containers.

A quick check before you throw something away can make a big difference in reducing waste during All‑Star Week.

Bring old batteries to All-Star Village to recycle

Batteries that are thrown away can spark dangerous fires, that's why WM is partnering with the National Waste & Recycling Association’s “Skip the Bin! Turn Your Batteries In!” campaign featuring Woodsy Owl for safe battery recovery. Fans can bring their old household batteries to All-Star Village, meet Woodsy and explore his interactive Airstream to find out how to identify battery-powered items and keep them out of the bin.

Meet the Green Team

Keep an eye out for the Green Team at Citizens Bank Park during All‑Star Week! These volunteers support MLB's sustainability efforts by encouraging recycling and helping fans properly sort their waste.

  • Collect recyclable bottles, cans, and cups from fans in the stands.
  • Assist fans with proper waste sorting and recycling.
  • Help keep event spaces clean.
  • Share information about MLB's sustainability initiatives.

When you see a Green Team volunteer, stop by to learn more about how you can make a positive impact during All‑Star Week.

Supporting sustainability beyond All-Star Week

Water Conservation & Local Awareness

Philadelphia's Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers are an important part of the city's history and provide drinking water throughout the region. These waterways can be impacted by stormwater runoff, litter, and pollution, especially during heavy rain events.

Local initiatives like Green City, Clean Waters are helping protect and improve Philadelphia's waterways through green infrastructure and long-term investments.

How you can help during All-Star Week and beyond

  • Dispose of waste properly to help keep litter out of local waterways.
  • Be mindful of water use at the ballpark, in your hotel, and throughout Philadelphia.
  • Help keep Philadelphia's parks, streets, and public spaces clean.

Whether you're visiting for a day, spending the week in Philadelphia, or you live there, small actions can help protect local water resources and support a more sustainable All‑Star experience.

Energy & Climate Action

From powering the ballpark to traveling to events across Philadelphia, energy plays an important role in the MLB All‑Star experience. Being efficient with our energy use and increasing the use of energy from renewable sources can help support a more sustainable energy grid and improve operational resilience.

As part of its sustainability strategy, MLB purchases renewable energy credits to support clean energy projects with both environmental and social benefits.

How renewable energy projects can make an impact

  • Help finance new renewable energy projects in underserved or energy‑limited regions.
  • Expand access to electricity for homes, schools, and health facilities.
  • Support local economic development and community stability.

By supporting innovative climate solutions, MLB aims to help advance a more sustainable future both in Philadelphia and beyond.

How you can help

Even after All‑Star Week, fans can be part of the solution by making simple choices that help reduce energy use, such as turning off lights, air conditioning, and electronics when leaving your hotel room or home.

To learn more about MLB Green, check out mlbtogether.com/green.

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July 10-14, 2026

Philadelphia, PA

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