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Clean Sweep: ICC Tackles Waste at T20 World Cup 2026
20 May
Summary
- Over 111,000 kg of waste managed during the T20 World Cup in India.
- An 84.64% waste segregation rate was achieved across five host cities.
- Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad achieved 100% landfill diversion.
The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, hosted across five Indian cities, successfully managed 111,074.11 kg of waste. This significant undertaking, part of the #MaidaanSaaf initiative, involved partnerships with organizations like Anandana and Greenmyna.
The campaign achieved an impressive 84.64% average waste segregation rate. Over 94,000 kg of waste was diverted from landfills, and more than 932,000 attendees were engaged in awareness efforts. Specific metrics included processing 51,420 kg of dry waste and composting 17,260 kg of wet waste.
Notable successes include the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad achieving 100% landfill diversion. Other venues like M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk also demonstrated strong segregation rates. Initiatives like reusing PET bottles for national flags and introducing sustainable beverage cups further promoted environmental consciousness.
Challenges, such as the rapid waste generation in T20 matches and data collection at Eden Gardens, were highlighted. However, the overall effort focused on improving infrastructure, promoting waste segregation, and influencing audience behavior to maintain cleaner arenas.
