Vasco and Cristalcopo launch first recycling initiative at São Januário | OneFootball

The Vasco stadium, São Januário, hosted the first edition of the "United Fans for Sustainability" initiative last Sunday (24). This was the result of an unprecedented partnership between the cross-maltese club and Recicla Junto, a circular economy project created by Cristalcopo.

The initiative promoted the recycling of waste generated by fans in the stands, corridors, and common areas of the stadium. The work was carried out in conjunction with the Carioca Recicla cooperative, responsible for sorting and properly disposing of the material, generating income for the local cooperative and reducing environmental impact.

In addition to the recycling operation, there was also an awareness campaign with the public. Fans received bags for individual waste collection and guidance on how to properly dispose of trash during the game, becoming active participants in the recycling process.

"We understand that the responsibility of a club of our magnitude goes far beyond the four lines. Projects like this reinforce our commitment to sustainable practices, which generate positive social impact and inspire habit changes in our fans," says Carlos Amodeo, CEO of Vasco SAF.

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"Seeing a club of Vasco's magnitude and history actively engaged in a recycling project like this is a great source of happiness. This partnership shows that sustainability and football can, and should, walk together," highlights Augusto Freitas, CEO of Cristalcopo.

The Recicla Junto's operation at São Januário adds to the already successful and established initiative at the Heriberto Hülse stadium in Santa Catarina. Since 2019, the action has been implemented during Criciúma games, with the collection and proper disposal of waste such as plastic, paper, and glass.

In 2024 alone, over 15,000 kilos were recycled at the stadium during Criciúma's matches in Serie A, a number 60% higher than the previous year. Currently, the initiative has already recycled over 2,000 kilos during Tigre's games in the second division, demonstrating that the union between sport and sustainability can generate a positive impact on society.

About Cristalcopo:

Cristalcopo is a company specialized in food solutions and responsible for enabling Recicla Junto, one of the largest sustainable initiatives in the country. The project focuses on promoting recycling and encouraging the circular economy. Currently, it partners with Criciúma EC and ACAFOR, recycling waste during matches at the Heriberto Hülse Stadium, with all proceeds going to the collectors. In 2024 alone, over 15,000 kilos were recycled in Serie A games. The initiative also marked its presence at the São Paulo International Marathon and beach cleaning actions, which have already collected over a thousand kilos of waste. Since its inception, Recicla Junto has removed approximately 455,000 kilos from nature.

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