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Emerald Ecovations Named NYRA’s Preferred Sustainable Products Partner

Date: April 22, 2025
Source: Thoroughbred Daily News

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has entered a multi-year partnership with Emerald Ecovations, appointing the company as its preferred sustainable products partner. This strategic collaboration underscores NYRA’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and enhancing community well-being.

Partnership Highlights

• Sustainable Product Integration: Emerald Ecovations will supply a wide range of eco-friendly food service items — including cups, bowls, containers, napkins, tissues, utensils, and dispensers — at NYRA’s Saratoga Race Course.
• American-Made, Eco-Conscious Line: Emerald Ecovations produces over 350 tree-free and plastic-free products domestically, addressing deforestation and plastic pollution concerns while ensuring sustainable disposable packaging solutions.
• Brand Visibility and Educational Efforts: The Emerald Ecovations brand will feature prominently on refuse containers across Saratoga’s backyard and grandstand areas starting June, coinciding with the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival (June 4-8). Additional exposure is planned during the July 4th Racing Festival (July 3-6) and the traditional 40-day Saratoga summer meet (July 10 – Sept 1), including an onsite educational activation.

NYRA’s Environmental Commitment

Kevin Quinn, NYRA’s Vice President of Sales and Hospitality, emphasized the organization’s dedication to sustainability:
“NYRA is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and maintaining its positive impact on our surrounding communities. We are pleased to partner with Emerald Ecovations to work together on implementing staple products across our tracks that will assist with waste reduction.”

About Emerald Ecovations:
Emerald Ecovations is a U.S.-based leader in sustainable disposable products designed to combat environmental harm. Their extensive portfolio of plastic-free and tree-free alternatives caters to growing corporate demand for environmentally responsible packaging solutions in food service and daily facility operations.

NYRA continues to lead in sustainability within the horse racing industry by integrating innovative partners like Emerald Ecovations, promoting greener events without compromising quality or convenience.

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