Zero Food Waste

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…

Waste Less Solutions Offers Free Produce Each Saturday

Waste Less Solutions Offers Free Produce Each Saturday

Waste Less Solutions is a Utah-based nonprofit organization focused on food rescue – working to get excess, edible food to those that may be experiencing food insecurity. Last year, Park…

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…

Pumpkin Composting is Back!

Pumpkin Composting is Back!

Park City School District (PCSD), Park City Community Foundation, and Momentum Recycling have come together to collect pumpkins once again and divert them from the Summit County landfill. PCSD students…

Park City Community Foundation’s Zero Food Waste Initiative Launches Community Food Waste Bins at Recycle Utah

Park City Community Foundation’s Zero Food Waste Initiative Launches Community Food Waste Bins at Recycle Utah

Community food waste bins are now available at Recycle Utah as part of Park City Community Foundation’s Zero Food Waste initiative.

Zero Food Waste Movement Progress

Zero Food Waste Movement Progress

In just one year, Zero Food Waste has grown from an idea into a thriving community-wide movement. We are thrilled that more than 1,300 households have signed up for weekly…

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…