YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, California
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December 7, 2023
(press release)
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Yosemite Hospitality, a subsidiary of
“Starting 2023 without single-use plastic bottles was a huge step forward in our sustainability efforts and delivers on our commitment to be great stewards of this incredible park,” said
In addition to the removal of single-use plastic bottles, Yosemite Hospitality has implemented the following major shifts and innovative waste-reduction initiatives to eliminate the use of single-use plastics in
·Replaced the disposable plastic wrap used in warehouse operations with heavy-duty, reusable pallet wraps, eliminating 780,000 square feet of plastic waste annually ·Replaced grab-and-go sandwich, salad, and snack packaging with all compostable materials – which are composted in partnership with Mariposa County Solid Waste & Recycling – leading to a projected removal of 5,000 pounds of plastic annually ·Replaced cardboard pizza boxes with lower waste, compostable paper bags, eliminating more than 100,000 pizza boxes from the waste stream annually ·Replaced polystyrene foam meat trays and popular plastic-wrapped s’mores kits with compostable packaging alternatives throughout grocery and retail operations ·Replaced all in-room single-use coffee pods in The
·Eliminated sales of all single-use propane canisters and replaced them with Little Kamper brand refillable alternatives Promoting planetary health is a central component of Aramark’s Be Well. Do Well. environmental, social, and corporate governance platform and a core value of Yosemite Hospitality. With a strategic focus on reducing its environmental footprint through innovative solutions that promote waste mitigation, responsible sourcing, energy and water conservation, and transportation efficiencies, Yosemite Hospitality works every day to create a better world for the next generation. Today’s announcement aligns with Aramark’s global goal to embed circularity across its operations and, specifically, to substantially reduce our reliance on single-use plastics and other disposables. About Yosemite Hospitality Yosemite Hospitality, a subsidiary of
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