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Transitioning from single-use to circular, and cutting waste to landfill and carbon emissions in the process.
Aquariums and Zoos celebrate the wonders of the natural environment and champion the protection of wildlife – which are under threat as a result of plastic pollution and the climate crisis.
But with many visitors eating at cafes and foodservice outlets within these facilities, waste is inevitably created and the associated environmental effects need to be considered and managed.
Composting foodservice packaging at zoos and aquariums offers a practical closed-loop solution where packaging completely biodegrades leaving behind no toxic residues and creating nutrient-rich compost instead.
How the Melbourne Zoo is reducing environmental impact?
Melbourne Zoo has a target to become zero-waste by the end of 2019. Part of the solution involves implementing strict waste disposal methods throughout the facility to ensure all recyclable materials were separated, reused, recycled, composted or converted to energy.
At the zoo, BioPak’s carbon-neutral compostable packaging is processed in the establishment’s very own composting facility, where they use worm farming and in-vessel composting at their Multi-use Recycling Facility (MRF).
Additionally, Melbourne Zoo is now proudly producing ‘Zoo Gro’ – a combination of food scraps, BioPak packaging, and animal excrement which produces their very own compost.
They’ve turned 14 tonnes of organic waste into their own compost, which is used to improve soil health and return valuable nutrients back to the ground.
How SEALife New Zealand is cutting waste and reducing emissions?
In January this year, SeaLife aquarium Auckland joined the BioPak compost service and started composting all their single-use packaging and food waste.
SEALife has already reduced its environmental footprint by adopting BioPak carbon-neutral, compostable packaging made from plants throughout their on-site foodservice outlets and cafeterias. And by composting used packaging and food scraps through the BioPak Compost Service, SEALife is preventing food scraps from ending up in landfill where they create harmful methane gas emissions.
These changes made a big difference.
Immediately, SEALife was producing 13.93% less waste to landfill, and instead of contributing 5 tonnes of waste per month, SEALife’s figures have dropped to 1.5 tonnes of compostable waste.
Learn more about how zoos and aquariums can reduce waste, cut carbon emissions and make a positive difference. Download the case study or learn more about BioPak compostable carbon-neutral foodservice packaging.
