Zoo gets gold for
going green!
RZSS Edinburgh Zoo
has been awarded a gold Green Tourism award just in time for World Environment
Day on 5 June.
With the Zoo being
part of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland – one of Scotland’s leading
conservation charities – every effort has been made to help the environment in
a number of different ways. From hosting green events and engaging in conservation
projects, through to environmental credentials such as ISO 14001 and creating a
dedicated Green Team amongst staff, the Zoo is committed to reducing its impact
on the environment.
Our catering
partners Compass have also ensured that we use Vegware cups and cutlery. These
items are fully compostable and are in fact made from materials derived wholly
from plants.
The inspection
covered all aspects of sustainability, from energy and water efficiency and
waste management to biodiversity, social and ethical choices.
Bruce Ritchie, Head
of Business Operations and Visitor Experience at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo, said:
“We are so pleased
to have been given a gold award from Green Tourism. To get the news that we
have been awarded the gold standard in time for World Environment Day is very
special.
“As the Zoo is so
large, with so many different facets which can have an environmental impact, it
is essential that we have a strong focus on sustainability and our impact on
the environment. With everything under scrutiny, from preventing pollution to educating
the public about the environment, reducing our carbon footprint to becoming
more energy-efficient, Zoo staff and visitors are hard at work turning
objectives into reality and it is great to see that rewarded.”
Thanks to the
widespread use of recycled materials and a focus on sustainability, the Zoo has
managed to divert an incredible 5.2 tonnes of waste away from landfill in the
past year. We hope to continue this trend and, through close cooperation with
our employees, suppliers, sub-contractors and customers, we aim to be a role
model for sustainable businesses across Scotland.
To find out more
about RZSS Edinburgh Zoo’s sustainability programme, please visit the RZSS
Edinburgh Zoo website - http://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/sustainability/
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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