Meeting the sustainability challenge at the Donosti Cup

Once again, the Gipuzkoa Provincial Council’s Department of Sustainability and the Donosti Cup are joining forces to promote environmental awareness through this international youth football tournament. As part of the initiative, each player will be given a reusable bottle, encouraging the use of the public water supply and helping to reduce single-use packaging.

While it may seem like a challenge, reducing waste at an event of this scale is absolutely possible. A total of 15,000 reusable bottles will be distributed to all participants, who will be able to use them throughout the competition. This simple measure will make a significant impact by cutting down on plastic waste from bottled water.

This year, the Donosti Cup will bring together 900 teams and over 15,000 young footballers, playing a total of 2,300 matches across different towns in the region. The size of the event makes it a powerful platform for promoting sustainability values among young people and all those involved—players, coaches, families, organizers, and spectators alike.

The campaign “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” aims to integrate environmental practices into large-scale events like the Donosti Cup. It starts with small actions that show commitment. Choosing to refill your bottle instead of using a new one each time is a simple but meaningful way to care for the environment. Shifting everyday habits is essential if we want to move toward a more sustainable model.

And what better setting than the Donosti Cup to inspire thousands of young athletes and their families to embrace these values?