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Milano Cortina 2026 in Numbers: Record Engagement, Efficient Delivery, World-Class Performance

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From the city of Milan and the Italian Alps to the world stage, Milano Cortina 2026 delivered a celebration of sport that extended far beyond the venues.

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Across 19 days of competition, athletes produced historic performances that raised the standard of winter sport, breaking Olympic and world records and showcasing the extraordinary level of today’s competitors.

Olympic skier

Here’s some of the key data from the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games (as of 21 February, preliminary figures):

Sport

  • Around 2,900 athletes participated (final number to be confirmed).
  • 8 sports.
  • 16 Olympic disciplines.
  • Ski mountaineering made its Olympic Winter Games debut.
  • 116 medal events.
  • 740 medals assigned.
  • Eight new events: ski mountaineering men’s sprint; ski mountaineering women’s sprint; ski mountaineering mixed relay; skeleton mixed team; luge women’s doubles; freestyle skiing men’s dual moguls; freestyle skiing women’s dual moguls; and ski jumping women’s large hill individual.
  • 13 Olympic records broken.
  • 1 world record broken (Xandra Velzeboer – Short Track Sped Skating – Women’s 500m).
  • 92 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) took part, plus Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN).
  • Benin, Guinea-Bissau and United Arab Emirates competed in their first Olympic Winter Games.
  • 29 NOCs won medals.
  • 2 NOCs won their first-ever Olympic Winter Games medals:
  • Brazil (1 gold: Lucas Pinheiro Braathen – Alpine Skiing – Men’s Giant Slalom).
  • Georgia (1 silver: Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava – Figure Skating –  Pair Skating).

Canadian and British curling teams shaking hands

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Gender Equality

  • Most gender-balanced Olympic Winter Games in history, with women accounting for 47 per cent of the athletes.
  • With the introduction of four new women’s events on the programme, Milano Cortina 2026 featured the highest number of women’s events at any Olympic Winter Games, with 50 events compared to 46 at Beijing 2022.
  • 12 of the 16 sport disciplines in Milano Cortina were fully gender balanced.

Spectators

  • Over 1.3 million tickets sold.
  • Over 600,000 people visited the Fan Villages across the host regions.

crowd cheering and holding up flags

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Volunteers

  • 18,000 (picked from 130,000 applications)
  • 51 per cent female/49 per cent male
  • 48 per cent aged under 35
  • 98 nationalities

Two smiling athletes in Olympic Village

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Olympic Villages

  • 6 Olympic Villages.
  • Villages served per day:
    • 356kg of pasta
    • 10,000 eggs
    • 8,000 coffees
    • 12,000 pizza slices

People gathered under sign reading, "IOC Athletes' Commission Election"

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Media and Broadcast

  • 24 Media Rights-Holders (MRHs).
  • 80+ broadcast sublicensees.
  • 6,500+ hours produced by Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS).
  • 810+ camera systems capturing all the action.
  • 25 drones (15 First-Person View (FPV), 10 traditional drones).
  • 32 cinematic cameras.
  • 17 real-time 360-degree replay systems.
  • 1,800 microphones.
  • 10,000+ broadcast personnel (4,500+ OBS / 5,500+ MRHs).
  • 2,537 accredited press: 269 domestic and 2,267 international (written press, photographers and non-media rights-holders).
  • 803 news organisations.
  • 694 photographers.

camera filming skiing

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Broadcast

  • 2 out of 3 Italians have watched Rai’s coverage of the Games – a higher proportion than for Paris 2024.
  • Italians have watched more coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games than the four previous Winter Games combined.
  • Europe: European Broadcast Union (EBU) and Members dominated the media landscape and consistently outperformed their typical market share.
  • France, the next Olympic Winter Games host, had over 50 million viewers watching coverage on France Télévisions, a higher reach than Torino 2006.
  • In the USA (by Thursday 19 February), the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games had averaged 24.1 million viewers on NBC, Peacock, NBCUniversal Digital Platforms and Versant’s CNBC and USA Network – the most-watched Winter Games at this point since 2014, and up 93 per cent from Beijing 2022.
  • In Brazil, coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Ski Jumping now stands as the most watched Winter Games competition in Brazilian history. Moreover, streaming records for the Olympic Winter Games have been shattered in the territory.
  • In Japan, Olympic coverage on Japan Consortium’s TV channels has reached more than 92 million viewers, equivalent to over 80 per cent of the potential audience.

skier flying through the air with a drone nearby

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Digital*

*Figures are provisional and reflect performance as of 21 February

Olympics Web, App and Direct Marketing

  • 110 million users have engaged with the Olympics Web & App platforms, a record for the Olympic Winter Games.
  • 120 million opens have been recorded for the Olympics App during Milano Cortina 2026, with it ranking as the No. 1 sports app across 75+ territories.
  • 170 million mobile push notifications have been delivered, keeping fans connected to key moments in real time.
  • 120 million personalised emails have been delivered to fans, activating over 400 campaigns across 9 languages.

@Olympics Social Media

  • Over 10 billion engagements have been generated across Olympics social media handles during Milano Cortina 2026, tripling the volume recorded for Beijing 2022.
  • 8.7 million new followers have been added across Olympic social media accounts during Milano Cortina 2026, bringing the total global followership to over 172 million.

Olympics Campaigns and Experiences

  • 42 campaigns have been delivered in collaboration with IOC Worldwide Olympic Partners, making this the most extensive Olympic Winter Games marketing programme to date.
  • 59 million video views have been generated by the Olympics‑produced short film Ti Amo, with additional global exposure via MRHs.
  • 270 million engagements have been generated by social content featuring the Olympic rings Pasta, which has also been featured by leading media outlets reporting on the pasta’s viral success.
  • 750 million social media engagements have been generated through Olympic Celebrity and Creator programmes.
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Veteran Tickets Foundation Gears Up for Baseball Season After Distributing 600,000+ Tickets in 2025

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TEMPE, Ariz., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the crack of the bat returns to ballparks across the country, Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) is officially kicking off its 2026 baseball campaign. This launch follows a historic 2025 season in which the organization distributed over 600,000 free tickets to Major League, Minor League, and collegiate baseball and softball games.

Through its Vet Tix and 1st Tix platforms, the nonprofit provided veterans, service members, and first responders with access to everything from local community diamonds to marquee matchups, including the World Series.

“Today is my son’s 13th birthday so this game between the Dodgers and DBacks at Salt River Fields was a blessing. I would love to thank those who donated to veterans for giving us a chance to experience and the opportunity to give my son the memory of a lifetime. Once again, thank you to the big-hearted donor.” Martin, U.S. Marine 1988-92

“Baseball is a cornerstone of the Vet Tix experience,” said Michael A. Focareto, Vet Tix Founder, CEO, and U.S. Navy veteran. “With over 2.6 million members, we see firsthand how a day at the ballpark helps reduce stress and creates lasting family memories. Whether through generous team or season ticket holder donations, our goal is to ensure our heroes and their families are in those seats for the biggest moments of the 2026 season.”

The complete Vet Tix story and additional testimonials: https://ddeck.io/683e074dd34be81b3d6a59f6

As stadium lights turn on and the sound of the fans cheering echoes once again, Vet Tix and 1st Tix remain committed to expanding access and creating unforgettable moments for current serving military, Veterans, and first responder families throughout the 2026 season.

Because for our nation’s heroes, there’s nothing quite like hearing: “Play Ball”!

About VET TIX

Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) is the largest veteran service organization in the United States. As a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Vet Tix provides free tickets to sporting events, concerts, performing arts, and family activities to veterans of all eras, currently serving military members, and immediate family members of those killed in action.

Since 2008, Vet Tix has distributed over 35 million free event tickets to over 2.5 million members. In 2018, Vet Tix launched 1st Tix, which provides the same benefit to our nation’s first responders, including current and retired law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, and 911 Dispatchers.

These events help Vet Tix and 1st Tix members, and their families help reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build lifelong memories, and encourage them to stay engaged with American life and their local communities. Vet Tix remains committed to fiscal responsibility, spending over 99 percent of its revenue on its programs, ensuring we give back to those who have given so much.

Visit VetTix.org (https://www.vettix.org/) and 1stTix.org (https://www.1sttix.org/) to learn more.

For more information Al Maag Vet Tix Public Relations 602-363-6038 al.maag@maagcommplus.com

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CRYPTO.COM To Donate $1 Million to After-School All-Stars in Collaboration With the LA Kings and the Kings Care Foundation

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LOS ANGELES, March 2, 2026 /3BL/ – Crypto.com today announced that it will donate $1 million to After-School All-Stars as part of its partnership with the LA Kings and the Kings Care Foundation (the award-winning charitable arm of the team), reinforcing a shared commitment to youth development and community impact. The donation will take place during an on-ice ceremony at the Kings’ March 2 game against the Colorado Avalanche presented by Crypto.com at Crypto.com Arena. The ceremony will be attended by Luc Robitaille, President of the Los Angeles Kings as well as other senior officials of the team, Crypto.com and After-School All-Stars, including After-School All-Stars Founder and former Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

This initiative reflects a joint effort between Crypto.com and the LA Kings to leverage the power of sport and community platforms to expand access to educational programming nationwide.

After-School All-Stars is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, comprehensive after-school and summer programs, as well as support services for students and their families. Since its founding in 1992, After-School All-Stars has grown to more than 18 chapters with 740 school-year sites and summer camps in 80 cities across the country, reaching nearly 150,000 students each year. The donation from Crypto.com will provide critical funding to expand After-School All-Stars programming across its chapters nationwide.

“After-School All-Stars is doing vital work to expand opportunity for young people during the hours when support matters most,” said Matt David, President of North America and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Crypto.com. “At Crypto.com, we believe strongly in investing in our communities and this donation reflects our commitment to helping empower students to learn, grow, and thrive. We are proud to extend our partnership with the LA Kings, the Kings Care Foundation by supporting After-School All-Stars and the meaningful impact they deliver for families across the country.”

“I founded After-School All-Stars because every kid deserves a real chance to succeed, no excuses,” said Arnold Schwarzenegger. “When you give students mentorship, and opportunity, they rise to the challenge. I believe in results. With partners like Crypto.com stepping up, we can reach more students, open more doors, and build stronger communities across America.”

“When you invest in our students, you invest in their futures, and change lives,” said Andrea Bazán, President of After-School All-Stars. “We are thrilled and grateful for this outstanding support from Crypto.com, the LA Kings and the Kings Care Foundation, which will go a long way to enrich our programs across Los Angeles and our national network.”

“The LA Kings are proud to partner with After-School All-Stars, to reinforce a shared commitment to empowering young people and creating meaningful opportunities for them to learn, grow, and succeed,” said Luc Robitaille, President of the Los Angeles Kings. “We are deeply committed to giving back to our community, and we believe investing in youth development is one of the most impactful ways we can help build a stronger future for Los Angeles.”

In celebration of the donation, Crypto.com and the Kings Care Foundation will also host a group of After-School All-Stars Los Angeles students at Crypto.com Arena for the March 2 game. Fans will also see After-School All-Stars participants in a drumline performance outside of the Crypto.com Arena entrances ahead of the game, as well as on Zamboni rides during the game. Additional Crypto.com fan activations at the arena will include a Road Trip Sweepstakes and Lucky Row promotions, rewarding fans in attendance.

 

About Crypto.com

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com is trusted by millions of users worldwide and is the industry leader in regulatory compliance, security and privacy. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation.

Learn more at https://crypto.com.

About After-School All-Stars 

After-School All-Stars (ASAS) provides free, comprehensive after-school and summer enrichment programs that keep students safe, engaged, and on track to succeed in school and life. Founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992, ASAS partners with schools and communities to deliver year-round enrichment programming at more than 750 schools and community sites across 77 cities nationwide.

Serving nearly 150,000 students annually — including more than 25,000 students in Los Angeles alone — in communities with limited access to opportunity, ASAS combines high-quality mentoring, hands-on learning, and leadership development to strengthen academic achievement, build social-emotional skills, and inspire confidence in the next generation.

Learn more at www.afterschoolallstars.org.

About the LA Kings

The LA Kings have enjoyed a rich history of excitement, passion, and championship glory in Southern California while demonstrating the utmost commitment to their fans, partners, and community. Owned and operated by AEG, the Kings began play in 1967 and now play at world-famous Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Since our inception we have strived to be the ultimate leader as it relates to employing many of the greatest players in National Hockey League history, and hosting and participating in incredible events highlighted by two Stanley Cup Championships.

About AEG

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company. The company operates in the following business segments:

  • Music through AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including the production and promotion of global and regional concert tours, an extensive portfolio of clubs, theaters and other music venues, concerts and special events and world-renowned festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival;
  • Venues and Real Estate, which develops, owns and operates world-class venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like Crypto.com Arena and L.A. LIVE, Uber Platz in Berlin and The O2 in London;
  • Sports, as the world’s largest operator of high-profile sporting events and sports franchises including the LA Kings, LA Galaxy and Eisbären Berlin;
  • Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating, and other strategic partnerships;
  • And Ticketing, through its AXS.com ticketing platform, which provides more than 400 clients worldwide with ticketing services that cover the gamut of events and performances, including sporting events, arena tours, music clubs, festivals, rodeos and family events.

Through its worldwide network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 90 million guests annually. More information about AEG can be found at www.aegworldwide.com.

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CRYPTO.COM To Donate $1 Million to After-School All-Stars in Collaboration With the LA Kings and the Kings Care Foundation

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LOS ANGELES, March 2, 2026 /3BL/ – Crypto.com today announced that it will donate $1 million to After-School All-Stars as part of its partnership with the LA Kings and the Kings Care Foundation (the award-winning charitable arm of the team), reinforcing a shared commitment to youth development and community impact. The donation will take place during an on-ice ceremony at the Kings’ March 2 game against the Colorado Avalanche presented by Crypto.com at Crypto.com Arena. The ceremony will be attended by Luc Robitaille, President of the Los Angeles Kings as well as other senior officials of the team, Crypto.com and After-School All-Stars, including After-School All-Stars Founder and former Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger.

This initiative reflects a joint effort between Crypto.com and the LA Kings to leverage the power of sport and community platforms to expand access to educational programming nationwide.

After-School All-Stars is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, comprehensive after-school and summer programs, as well as support services for students and their families. Since its founding in 1992, After-School All-Stars has grown to more than 18 chapters with 740 school-year sites and summer camps in 80 cities across the country, reaching nearly 150,000 students each year. The donation from Crypto.com will provide critical funding to expand After-School All-Stars programming across its chapters nationwide.

“After-School All-Stars is doing vital work to expand opportunity for young people during the hours when support matters most,” said Matt David, President of North America and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of Crypto.com. “At Crypto.com, we believe strongly in investing in our communities and this donation reflects our commitment to helping empower students to learn, grow, and thrive. We are proud to extend our partnership with the LA Kings, the Kings Care Foundation by supporting After-School All-Stars and the meaningful impact they deliver for families across the country.”

“I founded After-School All-Stars because every kid deserves a real chance to succeed, no excuses,” said Arnold Schwarzenegger. “When you give students mentorship, and opportunity, they rise to the challenge. I believe in results. With partners like Crypto.com stepping up, we can reach more students, open more doors, and build stronger communities across America.”

“When you invest in our students, you invest in their futures, and change lives,” said Andrea Bazán, President of After-School All-Stars. “We are thrilled and grateful for this outstanding support from Crypto.com, the LA Kings and the Kings Care Foundation, which will go a long way to enrich our programs across Los Angeles and our national network.”

“The LA Kings are proud to partner with After-School All-Stars, to reinforce a shared commitment to empowering young people and creating meaningful opportunities for them to learn, grow, and succeed,” said Luc Robitaille, President of the Los Angeles Kings. “We are deeply committed to giving back to our community, and we believe investing in youth development is one of the most impactful ways we can help build a stronger future for Los Angeles.”

In celebration of the donation, Crypto.com and the Kings Care Foundation will also host a group of After-School All-Stars Los Angeles students at Crypto.com Arena for the March 2 game. Fans will also see After-School All-Stars participants in a drumline performance outside of the Crypto.com Arena entrances ahead of the game, as well as on Zamboni rides during the game. Additional Crypto.com fan activations at the arena will include a Road Trip Sweepstakes and Lucky Row promotions, rewarding fans in attendance.

 

About Crypto.com

Founded in 2016, Crypto.com is trusted by millions of users worldwide and is the industry leader in regulatory compliance, security and privacy. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation.

Learn more at https://crypto.com.

About After-School All-Stars 

After-School All-Stars (ASAS) provides free, comprehensive after-school and summer enrichment programs that keep students safe, engaged, and on track to succeed in school and life. Founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger in 1992, ASAS partners with schools and communities to deliver year-round enrichment programming at more than 750 schools and community sites across 77 cities nationwide.

Serving nearly 150,000 students annually — including more than 25,000 students in Los Angeles alone — in communities with limited access to opportunity, ASAS combines high-quality mentoring, hands-on learning, and leadership development to strengthen academic achievement, build social-emotional skills, and inspire confidence in the next generation.

Learn more at www.afterschoolallstars.org.

About the LA Kings

The LA Kings have enjoyed a rich history of excitement, passion, and championship glory in Southern California while demonstrating the utmost commitment to their fans, partners, and community. Owned and operated by AEG, the Kings began play in 1967 and now play at world-famous Crypto.com Arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Since our inception we have strived to be the ultimate leader as it relates to employing many of the greatest players in National Hockey League history, and hosting and participating in incredible events highlighted by two Stanley Cup Championships.

About AEG

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company. The company operates in the following business segments:

  • Music through AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including the production and promotion of global and regional concert tours, an extensive portfolio of clubs, theaters and other music venues, concerts and special events and world-renowned festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival;
  • Venues and Real Estate, which develops, owns and operates world-class venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like Crypto.com Arena and L.A. LIVE, Uber Platz in Berlin and The O2 in London;
  • Sports, as the world’s largest operator of high-profile sporting events and sports franchises including the LA Kings, LA Galaxy and Eisbären Berlin;
  • Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating, and other strategic partnerships;
  • And Ticketing, through its AXS.com ticketing platform, which provides more than 400 clients worldwide with ticketing services that cover the gamut of events and performances, including sporting events, arena tours, music clubs, festivals, rodeos and family events.

Through its worldwide network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 90 million guests annually. More information about AEG can be found at www.aegworldwide.com.

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OC WASTE & RECYCLING ANNOUNCES $6M IN GRANT FUNDING TOWARDS REGIONAL EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY IN ORANGE COUNTY

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Up to $500,000 Per Grant Available to Support Sustainable Five-Year Programs

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is now accepting applications for the Regional Recycling and Edible Food Recovery Grant, a competitive five-year grant program designed to expand edible food recovery infrastructure and support statewide recycling and waste-reduction mandates.


OC Waste & Recycling Logo

Through the grant program, OCWR seeks to strengthen partnerships with Orange County Edible Food Recovery Organizations (EFROs), nonprofit organizations, jurisdictions, and other eligible entities to increase the recovery of surplus edible food for human consumption, reduce landfill disposal, and support compliance with California Senate Bill (SB) 1383. The program also supports innovative recycling and waste-reduction initiatives that benefit communities throughout Orange County.

“This grant program is an important investment in the partnerships necessary to recover more edible food and get it to the communities who need it most,” said Tom Koutroulis, Director of OC Waste & Recycling. “By supporting regional collaboration and sustainable programs, we are helping to bridge gaps for Orange County cities, nonprofits, and community organizations to meet the SB 1383 mandate for edible food recovery by helping expand critical infrastructure and capacity to reduce food waste locally.”

Across a five-year grant term, up to $6 million is available over the first three fiscal years, with individual grant awards not to exceed $500,000 per project. Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to, new or expanded edible food recovery programs, cold storage and transportation infrastructure, data-tracking software and equipment, education and outreach programs, and supplies related to edible food recovery and distribution.

Key Dates for the Grant Program include:

  • Application Period Opens: March 2, 2026, at 8 a.m.
  • Virtual Q&A Meeting: March 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. via Zoom.
  • Application Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026, at 4:59 p.m.

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit www.OClandfills.com/grants for complete program details, eligibility requirements, application materials, virtual Q&A Zoom invitation, and submission instructions.

About OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR)
OCWR serves the County’s solid waste disposal needs through resource recovery, operating public landfills, protecting the local environment, investing in renewable energy enterprises and promoting recycling to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. The department manages one of the nation’s premier solid waste disposal systems and three composting greenery sites, all serving residents and businesses in the County’s 34 cities and its unincorporated areas. OCWR’s three active landfills and compost greeneries reflect environmental engineering at its best. Learn more at www.OClandfills.com.


The Regional Recycling and Edible Food Recovery program now accepting applications.

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OC WASTE & RECYCLING ANNOUNCES $6M IN GRANT FUNDING TOWARDS REGIONAL EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY IN ORANGE COUNTY

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Up to $500,000 Per Grant Available to Support Sustainable Five-Year Programs

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is now accepting applications for the Regional Recycling and Edible Food Recovery Grant, a competitive five-year grant program designed to expand edible food recovery infrastructure and support statewide recycling and waste-reduction mandates.


OC Waste & Recycling Logo

Through the grant program, OCWR seeks to strengthen partnerships with Orange County Edible Food Recovery Organizations (EFROs), nonprofit organizations, jurisdictions, and other eligible entities to increase the recovery of surplus edible food for human consumption, reduce landfill disposal, and support compliance with California Senate Bill (SB) 1383. The program also supports innovative recycling and waste-reduction initiatives that benefit communities throughout Orange County.

“This grant program is an important investment in the partnerships necessary to recover more edible food and get it to the communities who need it most,” said Tom Koutroulis, Director of OC Waste & Recycling. “By supporting regional collaboration and sustainable programs, we are helping to bridge gaps for Orange County cities, nonprofits, and community organizations to meet the SB 1383 mandate for edible food recovery by helping expand critical infrastructure and capacity to reduce food waste locally.”

Across a five-year grant term, up to $6 million is available over the first three fiscal years, with individual grant awards not to exceed $500,000 per project. Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to, new or expanded edible food recovery programs, cold storage and transportation infrastructure, data-tracking software and equipment, education and outreach programs, and supplies related to edible food recovery and distribution.

Key Dates for the Grant Program include:

  • Application Period Opens: March 2, 2026, at 8 a.m.
  • Virtual Q&A Meeting: March 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. via Zoom.
  • Application Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026, at 4:59 p.m.

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit www.OClandfills.com/grants for complete program details, eligibility requirements, application materials, virtual Q&A Zoom invitation, and submission instructions.

About OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR)
OCWR serves the County’s solid waste disposal needs through resource recovery, operating public landfills, protecting the local environment, investing in renewable energy enterprises and promoting recycling to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. The department manages one of the nation’s premier solid waste disposal systems and three composting greenery sites, all serving residents and businesses in the County’s 34 cities and its unincorporated areas. OCWR’s three active landfills and compost greeneries reflect environmental engineering at its best. Learn more at www.OClandfills.com.


The Regional Recycling and Edible Food Recovery program now accepting applications.

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HHS Secretary Kennedy Announces Nutrition Requirements for Medical Licensing, Baby Formula Safety Standards at Austin Rally for Real Food

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AUSTIN, Texas, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that medical schools will soon teach nutrition after the addition of nutrition questions to licensing exams, and revealed that baby formula will be fully tested by April for PFAS, pesticides, and heavy metals at the Eat Real Food Rally presented by MAHA Action.


Jason Karp Speaking In Austin

Watch the full rally: (Link here)

Speaking to a capacity crowd at Brazos Hall, Secretary Kennedy also announced the closure of the GRAS loophole, requiring any new food ingredient to provide proof of safety. Companies including Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks will be required to produce safety data they were supposed to have maintained. The reforms aim to ensure American foods follow the highest safety and nutritional standards globally.

“A healthy person has a thousand dreams. A sick person only has one. And right now, most of our kids only have one dream, and that’s not good for our country,” Secretary Kennedy said, calling for restoration of cooking, family meals, and human connection as a foundation for rebuilding American health.

The Secretary described the new food pyramid as a transformative document that will redirect USDA’s $405 million per day in food spending away from ultra-processed food toward real food for children, military personnel, and low-income families.

National Movement Gains Momentum

White House Senior Advisor Calley Means pointed to concrete wins previously thought impossible due to lobby power, including 25 states achieving SNAP soda removal. He noted the new dietary guidelines will shift billions of dollars away from food corporations to American farmers, with 70% of school meals currently ultra-processed.

Entrepreneur Jason Karp, founder of HumanCo, cited alarming statistics: colorectal cancer is now the fastest growing cancer and number one killer of men under 50, with cases in children up 500% in one generation.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) reinforced these themes with her Healthy Babies Act, ensuring mothers of all income levels can feed their children real, wholesome food from day one.

“American families are ready to Eat Real Food, and tonight’s turnout proved it,” said Alex Hardy, CEO of MAHA Holdings, one of the event’s organizers. “These wins are already reaching patients in hospitals, service members on bases, and children in school cafeterias across the country.”

Texas Leads Implementation

Joe Gebbia Jr., Chief Design Officer of the United States and co-founder of Airbnb, highlighted Texas as a national model. The Make Texas Healthy Again legislative package has resulted in 80% of Texas school food now grown or grazed in-state, directing $250 million annually to local beef, dairy, produce, and eggs. Additional reforms include classroom nutrition education, additive warning labels, and removal of junk food from schools and SNAP.

The rally follows the MAHA Center’s Super Bowl message reaching over 150 million viewers, as health leaders transform grassroots support into federal policy and state-level action.

About MAHA Action

MAHA Action is a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to organizing and empowering Americans to advocate for a healthier America. Through grassroots mobilization, policy advocacy, and public education, MAHA Action supports the Make America Healthy Again movement’s mission to reverse America’s chronic disease epidemic by championing real food, metabolic health, and transparent food safety standards.

Learn more at mahaaction.com

Media Contact:
Tony Lyons
press@mahaaction.com


Austin Crowd Cheering


Austin Rally Attendees


Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressing the crowd in Austin


Rep. Monica De La Cruz welcoming Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.


Eat Real Food Rally Poster


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HHS Secretary Kennedy Announces Nutrition Requirements for Medical Licensing, Baby Formula Safety Standards at Austin Rally for Real Food

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AUSTIN, Texas, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that medical schools will soon teach nutrition after the addition of nutrition questions to licensing exams, and revealed that baby formula will be fully tested by April for PFAS, pesticides, and heavy metals at the Eat Real Food Rally presented by MAHA Action.


Jason Karp Speaking In Austin

Watch the full rally: (Link here)

Speaking to a capacity crowd at Brazos Hall, Secretary Kennedy also announced the closure of the GRAS loophole, requiring any new food ingredient to provide proof of safety. Companies including Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks will be required to produce safety data they were supposed to have maintained. The reforms aim to ensure American foods follow the highest safety and nutritional standards globally.

“A healthy person has a thousand dreams. A sick person only has one. And right now, most of our kids only have one dream, and that’s not good for our country,” Secretary Kennedy said, calling for restoration of cooking, family meals, and human connection as a foundation for rebuilding American health.

The Secretary described the new food pyramid as a transformative document that will redirect USDA’s $405 million per day in food spending away from ultra-processed food toward real food for children, military personnel, and low-income families.

National Movement Gains Momentum

White House Senior Advisor Calley Means pointed to concrete wins previously thought impossible due to lobby power, including 25 states achieving SNAP soda removal. He noted the new dietary guidelines will shift billions of dollars away from food corporations to American farmers, with 70% of school meals currently ultra-processed.

Entrepreneur Jason Karp, founder of HumanCo, cited alarming statistics: colorectal cancer is now the fastest growing cancer and number one killer of men under 50, with cases in children up 500% in one generation.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) reinforced these themes with her Healthy Babies Act, ensuring mothers of all income levels can feed their children real, wholesome food from day one.

“American families are ready to Eat Real Food, and tonight’s turnout proved it,” said Alex Hardy, CEO of MAHA Holdings, one of the event’s organizers. “These wins are already reaching patients in hospitals, service members on bases, and children in school cafeterias across the country.”

Texas Leads Implementation

Joe Gebbia Jr., Chief Design Officer of the United States and co-founder of Airbnb, highlighted Texas as a national model. The Make Texas Healthy Again legislative package has resulted in 80% of Texas school food now grown or grazed in-state, directing $250 million annually to local beef, dairy, produce, and eggs. Additional reforms include classroom nutrition education, additive warning labels, and removal of junk food from schools and SNAP.

The rally follows the MAHA Center’s Super Bowl message reaching over 150 million viewers, as health leaders transform grassroots support into federal policy and state-level action.

About MAHA Action

MAHA Action is a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to organizing and empowering Americans to advocate for a healthier America. Through grassroots mobilization, policy advocacy, and public education, MAHA Action supports the Make America Healthy Again movement’s mission to reverse America’s chronic disease epidemic by championing real food, metabolic health, and transparent food safety standards.

Learn more at mahaaction.com

Media Contact:
Tony Lyons
press@mahaaction.com


Austin Crowd Cheering


Austin Rally Attendees


Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressing the crowd in Austin


Rep. Monica De La Cruz welcoming Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.


Eat Real Food Rally Poster


MAHA Action Inc is a non-partisan 501(c)4 that is dedicated to advocacy and activism to help advance the Make America Healthy Again™ movement. (PRNewsfoto/MAHA Action)

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HHS Secretary Kennedy Announces Nutrition Requirements for Medical Licensing, Baby Formula Safety Standards at Austin Rally for Real Food

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AUSTIN, Texas, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that medical schools will soon teach nutrition after the addition of nutrition questions to licensing exams, and revealed that baby formula will be fully tested by April for PFAS, pesticides, and heavy metals at the Eat Real Food Rally presented by MAHA Action.


Jason Karp Speaking In Austin

Watch the full rally: (Link here)

Speaking to a capacity crowd at Brazos Hall, Secretary Kennedy also announced the closure of the GRAS loophole, requiring any new food ingredient to provide proof of safety. Companies including Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks will be required to produce safety data they were supposed to have maintained. The reforms aim to ensure American foods follow the highest safety and nutritional standards globally.

“A healthy person has a thousand dreams. A sick person only has one. And right now, most of our kids only have one dream, and that’s not good for our country,” Secretary Kennedy said, calling for restoration of cooking, family meals, and human connection as a foundation for rebuilding American health.

The Secretary described the new food pyramid as a transformative document that will redirect USDA’s $405 million per day in food spending away from ultra-processed food toward real food for children, military personnel, and low-income families.

National Movement Gains Momentum

White House Senior Advisor Calley Means pointed to concrete wins previously thought impossible due to lobby power, including 25 states achieving SNAP soda removal. He noted the new dietary guidelines will shift billions of dollars away from food corporations to American farmers, with 70% of school meals currently ultra-processed.

Entrepreneur Jason Karp, founder of HumanCo, cited alarming statistics: colorectal cancer is now the fastest growing cancer and number one killer of men under 50, with cases in children up 500% in one generation.

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) reinforced these themes with her Healthy Babies Act, ensuring mothers of all income levels can feed their children real, wholesome food from day one.

“American families are ready to Eat Real Food, and tonight’s turnout proved it,” said Alex Hardy, CEO of MAHA Holdings, one of the event’s organizers. “These wins are already reaching patients in hospitals, service members on bases, and children in school cafeterias across the country.”

Texas Leads Implementation

Joe Gebbia Jr., Chief Design Officer of the United States and co-founder of Airbnb, highlighted Texas as a national model. The Make Texas Healthy Again legislative package has resulted in 80% of Texas school food now grown or grazed in-state, directing $250 million annually to local beef, dairy, produce, and eggs. Additional reforms include classroom nutrition education, additive warning labels, and removal of junk food from schools and SNAP.

The rally follows the MAHA Center’s Super Bowl message reaching over 150 million viewers, as health leaders transform grassroots support into federal policy and state-level action.

About MAHA Action

MAHA Action is a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to organizing and empowering Americans to advocate for a healthier America. Through grassroots mobilization, policy advocacy, and public education, MAHA Action supports the Make America Healthy Again movement’s mission to reverse America’s chronic disease epidemic by championing real food, metabolic health, and transparent food safety standards.

Learn more at mahaaction.com

Media Contact:
Tony Lyons
press@mahaaction.com


Austin Crowd Cheering


Austin Rally Attendees


Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressing the crowd in Austin


Rep. Monica De La Cruz welcoming Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.


Eat Real Food Rally Poster


MAHA Action Inc is a non-partisan 501(c)4 that is dedicated to advocacy and activism to help advance the Make America Healthy Again™ movement. (PRNewsfoto/MAHA Action)

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BE OPEN praises young people for helping the sustainable shift during the World Sustainable Energy Days

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LUGANO, Switzerland, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BE OPEN has had an opportunity to present its sustainability-focused competition programme at the poster presentation during the Young Energy Researchers Conference and other events of the World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) that took place between February 24 and 27 in Wels, Austria.

The event is a leading annual conference on the energy transition and climate neutrality with participants from more than 60 countries. As part of the WSED, the Young Energy Researchers Conference presents the work and achievements of young researchers in the fields of energy efficiency and biomass. The conference offers participants the opportunity to interact with researchers, industry experts, EU and national officials and public sector organisations from all over the world.

BE OPEN used this amazing opportunity to promote the results and ambitions of its own seven-year-long sustainability-themed competition programme for students and recent graduates that awards the most forward and promising solutions with money prizes and opportunities to connect with decision-makers at the most important sustainability events.

BE OPEN’s programme that chooses to focus on one particular SDG every year, to raise awareness and encourage problem-solving approach among young professionals in creative and engineering fields.

On behalf of BE OPEN, Austria-based Founder Elena Baturina expressed gratitude for the opportunity to speak about raising new sustainability leaders for the global community: “Through our competitions, we recognize, promote, financially support and celebrate the best design ideas from young people around the world. Many of you will quite soon become the avant-garde of sustainable energy industries, and become an inspiration for the young innovators to come. To help that cause, we at BE OPEN will continue to provide a platform for discussions, idea exchanges, and self-education; to boost young people’s confidence and help them realize their importance in shaping the future”.

BE OPEN acts as a think tank whose mission is to promote people and ideas today to build solutions for tomorrow. It was set up and is consistently supported by philanthropist and businessperson Elena Baturina, who has been investing in renewable energy sources and research since 2014. BE OPEN was set up to harness creative brain power through a system of conferences, competitions, exhibitions, master classes and cultural events.

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