Professional sports organizations are increasingly exploring sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impacts associated with stadium operations. Challenges such as high carbon emissions from food transportation, reliance on external food suppliers, and the need for chemical-free nutrition are common across the industry.

At Estadio Akron, Club Deportivo Guadalajara (Chivas) has partnered with Verde Compacto and Revive It Sustainability Office to introduce the HUVSTER, a self-contained vertical hydroponic farm designed to provide a local, sustainable food source within the stadium.

According to Verde Compacto, this initiative offers a replicable model for integrating vertical farming into sports venues, with potential applications in other stadiums, urban spaces, and institutional food systems.

La Salle Bajío University launched a vertical hydroponic farm in collaboration with Verde Compacto to foster education in sustainable agriculture.

The Huvster container farm, a 30-square-meter space, can produce 200 times more vegetables per square meter than traditional farming with 90% less water.

The facility will serve as a research and education center for students, providing hands-on experience with sustainable agriculture technologies.

The farm produces around 100 lb of fresh vegetables weekly, supporting the university and local farm-to-table initiatives.