Rip City Runs Green

Celebrate Earth Month with us on April 2 as the Portland Trail Blazers take on the New Orleans Pelicans for our annual Green Game. This night brings sustainability to life with interactive activations, live entertainment, exciting giveaways, and meaningful opportunities to make an environmental impact. Progress is in motion at Moda Center — centered around building a greener future, together.

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Our Commitment

We believe climate action starts at home. The Portland Trail Blazers and the broader Rose Quarter are building a more sustainable and equitable future on and off the court. Our Live Greener program has driven sustainability for over 15 years, inspiring fans, partners, and the industry.

  • Minimize Our FootprintLower our carbon footprint, conserve resources, and invest in offsets for what we can't yet eliminate.
  • Inspire Our FansMake sustainable choices simple, engaging, and fun at the arena and beyond.
  • Partner with PurposeCollaborate with organizations that share our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community impact.
  • Advance Environmental JusticePartner with frontline communities, address inequities, and reinvest locally through local programs and initiatives.

Certified for Excellence

Our sustainability journey is backed by third-party certifications that set a high bar for leadership in sports and entertainment:

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Rip City Reuse

We're not just reducing waste, we're leading a movement. In 2023, the Portland Trail Blazers became the first professional sports team in North America to launch a year-round, arena-wide reuse program for all publicly ticketed events.

Through Rip City Reuse, fans return reusable cups after each event, keeping thousands of single-use cups out of landfills. By partnering with local company Bold Reuse, we ensure cups are professionally washed, kept in circulation, and support local jobs and community resilience.

Our program has sparked a movement across the industry, inspiring other teams and venues to adopt reuse.

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Fans participating in the Rip City Reuse program with reusable cups at the arena

Where We Make an Impact

We take action where it matters most—across our operations and throughout the fan experience. Explore the five key areas where we're working to reduce our footprint:

How Fans Can Live Greener

Return your Rip City Reuse cup to a Reuse return bin

Return your Rip City Reuse cup to a Reuse return bin

Shrink your foodprint, opt for one of our vegan or vegetarian offerings

Shrink your foodprint, opt for one of our vegan or vegetarian offerings

Bring a reusable water bottle (empty, non-glass, <32oz)

Bring a reusable water bottle (empty, non-glass, <32oz)

Take transit, bike or carpool to games and concerts

Take transit, bike or carpool to games and concerts

Our Sustainability Partners

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