Climate Fund

Small Actions, Big Impact This Earth Month 

Small Actions, Big Impact This Earth Month 

This winter felt different.  A historically low snow season has been top of mind across Park City, from the trails we love to the businesses and livelihoods that depend on them….

Our Local Landfill Is Filling Up and Summit County Wants to Hear from You

Our Local Landfill Is Filling Up and Summit County Wants to Hear from You

Summit County is updating its 2018 Solid Waste Master Plan with a clear goal: extend the lifespan of the Three Mile Landfill. As part of this process, the County is…

Zero Food Waste in Action: Last Call for Free Food Waste Service and Launch of New Pilot in Prospector

Zero Food Waste in Action: Last Call for Free Food Waste Service and Launch of New Pilot in Prospector

Park City Community Foundation and Summit County are encouraging residents to take advantage of free food waste collection before year-end through the Zero Food Waste incentive program.   Now through December 31, new, eligible Summit…

We Are Hiring: Climate Fund Manager

We Are Hiring: Climate Fund Manager

Job Title: Climate Fund Manager  Position Description  The Climate Fund Manager at Park City Community Foundation is responsible for managing the Climate Fund, the Zero Food Waste initiative, collaborative partnerships, advocacy efforts, and identifying ways to create a meaningful and measurable impact that advances the goals of the Climate Fund. Working closely with the Climate Fund…

Summit County and Park City Community Foundation Partner to Offer Free Food Waste Collection in 2025 to New Residential Customers

Summit County and Park City Community Foundation Partner to Offer Free Food Waste Collection in 2025 to New Residential Customers

Incentive program expands Zero Food Waste participation and includes referral rewards for existing customers July 1, 2025 – Summit County, Utah – Summit County and Park City Community Foundation have…

Slopeside Village partners with Elevation Lodges and Waste Less Solutions to offer Community Fridge, Furthering Zero Food Waste Efforts 

Slopeside Village partners with Elevation Lodges and Waste Less Solutions to offer Community Fridge, Furthering Zero Food Waste Efforts 

Slopeside Village, an apartment building at the base of Canyons Village at Park City Mountain, first joined the Zero Food Waste movement in December when they rolled out food waste…

Park City Community Foundation and Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau Launch Zero Food Waste Restaurant Cohort

Park City Community Foundation and Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau Launch Zero Food Waste Restaurant Cohort

The pilot program will work one-on-one with 20 local restaurants and caterers to save resources and reduce food waste.   The Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau and Park City…

Bringing Food Rescue to Summit County

Bringing Food Rescue to Summit County

Waste Less Solutions (WLS) was started in Salt Lake City in 2018 and has “rescued” 1,276 tons and $4.6 million worth of food since its inception. When WLS says rescued,…

Our Community Diverted 19+ Tons of Pumpkins Away from the Landfill in 2024

Our Community Diverted 19+ Tons of Pumpkins Away from the Landfill in 2024

  This fall, Park City School District (PCSD), Spoil to Soil, Momentum Recycling, and Park City Community Foundation came together to offer Pumpkin Composting in an effort to divert organic…

Cutting Food Waste: 10 Practical Tips to Reduce Your Impact

Cutting Food Waste: 10 Practical Tips to Reduce Your Impact

Food waste is a pressing issue that affects the health of our environment, community, and finances. From careful meal planning to leveraging leftovers, here’s Park City Community Foundation’s tips to…

Slopeside Village Joins Zero Food Waste Program

Slopeside Village Joins Zero Food Waste Program

Slopeside Village, an apartment building at the base of Park City Mountain’s Canyon’s Village that provides affordable housing for 1,200 people, has joined the Zero Food Waste movement and will…

Why Food Waste?

Why Food Waste?

When Park City Community Foundation’s Climate Fund decided to take a more strategic approach and narrow its focus, the group tapped experts and started researching the most impactful, achievable, and…