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Target Field Named Greenest Ballpark In America

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- This Earth Day, we're learning that the greenest ball park in America is right here in Minnesota.

Target Field won the award from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Through a partnership with Eco-Products, the vast majority of concessions packaging is now compostable. The field captures nearly 8 billion gallons of rainwater, which is purified and reused.

Target Field also donates more than 10 tons of food to local charities.

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