Creating a more green, sustainable Arena and Coliseum through the following categories: water efficiency, energy efficiency, waste diversion program, green transportation, guest & staff education and engagement.

Green Transportation

Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum have a partnership with Volta Electric at the complex. In 2016, Volta installed 2 electric vehicle charging stations. Guests who drive electric vehicles to the complex are able to plug in, let their cars charge, and enjoy a show or game all the while.

LEED Certification

In 2021, Oakland Arena was awarded LEED Silver certification. In 2015, the Arena was awarded LEED Certified. This recertification period, we were able to improve our points which brought us up to LEED Silver. 

LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a distinguished green building certification which measures the Arena’s performances in energy conservation, water efficiency, waste diversion, human health, and transportation. 

r.World Reusables

Oakland Arena has partnered with r.World to utilize reusable r.Cups, aiming to minimize single-use waste. Guests on the Premium level will receive an r.Cup for their beverages, and guests will return the r.Cup after use in the designated bins that are located throughout the Premium level.

 

Launching Fall 2024

 

Here’s how it works:

1. Get reusable r.Cups with drinks.

2. Return cups to the clearly labeled Reuse Bins.

3. r.Cups and lids are sorted, sanitized, then used again & again & again. r.Cups can be used hundreds of times!

 

 

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Water Efficiency

In response to California’s water scarcity, we replaced traditional grass and plants with succulents. We also put mulch in replacement of plants in other areas. This project reduced 70 percent of irrigation and plant related water usage.

Waste Diversion Program

The Arena and Coliseum have various diversion streams that aid in landfill tonnage reduction. The diversion streams are as follows:

  • Mixed recycling
  • Cardboard
  • Compost
  • Aluminum cans and plastic bottles
  • E-waste
  • Hazardous waste
  • Durable goods
  • Used cooking oil