Starting on August 21, 2023, Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be handing out or offering paper straws and plastic lids at quick-service restaurants and snack locations. Paper straws and plastic lids will be available upon request but will not be placed in self-service guest areas. Disney Parks & Resorts is hoping to achieve … Read more
Walt Disney World has received the Environmental Initiatives Award at the SEAL 2023 Business Sustainability Awards for their glass pulverizing program at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Fort Wilderness Glass Pulverizer Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment shared the news on Instagram, writing, “You could say this is BREAKING … Read more
Each year, Walt Disney World recognizes teams who went above and beyond to care for the environment with the Environmentality Champion of the Year Award. They have just announced the 2021 recipients. Cast members supporting runDisney have always done their part to reduce waste during race weekends by encouraging guests, volunteers and vendors to recycle … Read more
Disney took to Instagram to recognize the work of some extraordinary Cast Members and their work in environmentality. As a whole, Walt Disney World has always been focused on helping the environment. In recent years Disney has implemented the Recycle Right program, striving to recycle as much as possible to keep waste out of our … Read more
Disney has always had its eye on the protecting the environment. On the heels of reusable bamboo utensils comes new composting bins. We found a few of the new composting, recycling, and trash receptacles at Disneyland Park. Disney World has been testing compost bins for a few months now. Three receptacles are placed in a … Read more
New trash cans bring guests the option to compost and recycle while visiting Dino-Bite Snacks and Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The theme park has always had a strong emphasis on conservation, and even opened on Earth Day of 1998 as an ode to Mother Earth herself. Guests have the option to dispose of cups, … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has announced new environmental goals for 2030 focused on five main areas: greenhouse gas emissions, water, waste, materials, and sustainable design. CEO Bob Chapek issued the following statement regarding the company’s environmental goals: “Disney has shown a strong commitment to the environment throughout its history and we’re excited to continue building … Read more
Back in July 2018, Disney announced that it would be moving away from all plastic single-use goods at its parks and resorts, which included the full transition to paper straws that took place throughout this past year. They’ve also removed lids from most counter service locations, a move that required a transition to a different … Read more