Category: Zero Food Waste
The Shirken Family’s Strategic, Multigenerational Approach to Giving
For Brian and Kirsten Shirken, philanthropy isn’t just about generosity. It’s about solving problems. Their connection to Park City began, like many others, on the slopes.…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Pumpkin Composting is Back!
Park City School District (PCSD), Park City Community Foundation, and Momentum Recycling have come together to collect pumpkins once again…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Why Food Waste?
When Park City Community Foundation’s Climate Fund decided to take a more strategic approach and narrow its focus, the group…
Keep your Halloween pumpkins out of the landfill this season!
Park City School District (PCSD), Park City Community Foundation, Spoil to Soil, and Momentum Recycling have come together with various…
Where Does Food Waste Go? Learn How Zero Food Waste Impacts the Landfill
The Three-Mile Landfill located just past Rockport Reservoir has been filling up with Summit County’s trash since 1980, according to…
Celebrating Five Years of Climate Impact
It was five years ago, during the first annual MT2030 (Mountain Towns 2030) conference featuring the great Jane Goodall, that…
Zero Food Waste Giveaway: Be all in + win gear!
Sign up for curbside food waste collection before December 8, 2024 to be automatically entered to win a gear package…
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