Zeidman, who has an official end date no later than Oct. 31, will assist with the leadership transition.
In collaboration with reusable serveware company r.World, the program will make Crypto.com Arena the first Southern California arena with a full-time reuse system.
Sales averaged $97.17 per person and likely passed the $1 million mark, according to the venue's president, Lee Zeidman.
The effort could become a staple environmentally-friendly initiative at the AEG-owned venue.
The former Grizzlies exec will also book Microsoft Theater and L.A. Live.