UEFA: 10^th pitch made from recycled material inaugurated with Pepsi as part of the RePlay initiative

UEFA and its official sponsor PepsiCo, in collaboration with the NGO Common Goal, inaugurated a tenth football pitch made from recycled materials as part of their "RePlay" initiative on 26/02/2024. The pitch is located in Santa Marta, Colombia.

"Made of recycled bags of chips (crisps), RePlay pitches provide five-a-side and training facilities that are ideal for communities with limited access to spaces, where they can enjoy the game and develop their skills. First launched in 2021 in South Africa, the programme has seen other pitches come to life in Brazil, Egypt, the USA, Italy, Mexico, the UK and Turkey, benefitting 1.200 participants per month," explained UEFA.

According to UEFA, "the new football field in Santa Marta will benefit at least 500 members of the local community through targeted events and programmes, with Fundación Tiempo de Juego delivering 20 hours of football to 150 participants every week, focused on:
• Increasing skills connected to environmental care through sports and playful learning
• Promoting social fabric and coexistence through play-based community…