Brewing a Greener Game

Prior to the 2019 season, all existing metal halide field lighting was replaced with Musco LED sport field lights.
The number of lighting fixtures was reduced by almost 50%, resulting in 30% less energy consumption.
LED lighting is currently being installed throughout other ballpark areas.

The Brewers work with Johnson Controls to maximize ballpark efficiency through state-of-the-art building management systems.
200+ recycling bins – each made from recycled milk jugs – are in place throughout American Family Field, making it easy for fans to recycle and for WM to maximize collection of recyclable material.
Ballpark staff “double-picks” the seating bowl following each game, picking up and recycling plastic cups and bottles before collecting and disposing of waste materials.
More than 40 bars, restaurants, and hotels from around the city participate in a Brewers shuttle program to games and events, reducing passenger vehicle use.
The Brewers partner with ballpark concessionaire Delaware North on a food-donation program and source locally grown and produced food and beverage products.
Delaware North recycles all used fryer oil into biofuel.

In 2022 and 2023, over 600 students and faculty took part in a “Waste Free Crew” event at American Family Field, where 4th-6th graders took part in interactive sessions using environmentally friendly curriculum provided by Earth Echo International and focused on sustainability and recycling.

In 2022, the Brewers launched the Brewers Sustainability Council as an advisory board to review, discuss, and implement best sustainability practices at American Family Field.
The powerhouse group is joined in support by several Brewers partners and outside organizations that bring various perspectives and knowledge on sustainability.

The Milwaukee Brewers are proud members of the Green Sports Alliance , a groundbreaking coalition of professional sports teams and sporting venues committed to promoting greening initiatives in sports. The nonprofit organization was launched in 2011 with founding members from six major leagues (MLB, NFL, MLS, WNBA, NHL, NBA), their home arenas, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Natural Resources Defense Council.
It is the first time teams from the six major professional sports have collaborated on a common environmental agenda, with 120 teams, 135 venues, and 10 leagues participating.