Zero Food Waste

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Leading the Way: Park City Mountain’s Steps Toward a Zero Waste Future

Park City Mountain, through the support of Vail Resorts EpicPromise, has sponsored the incentive program for the Community Foundation’s Zero Food Waste program. The first 1,000 households to sign up…

Furthering Zero Food Waste Efforts, Park City Community Foundation Helps Waste Less Solutions Expand into Summit County

Furthering Zero Food Waste Efforts, Park City Community Foundation Helps Waste Less Solutions Expand into Summit County

Grant will help divert more food waste from the Summit County landfill by connecting surplus, edible food with people who are experiencing food insecurity. Park City, Utah (September 9, 2024)…

Gratitude for Park City Mountain and Vail Resorts EpicPromise

Gratitude for Park City Mountain and Vail Resorts EpicPromise

Park City Mountain supported through Vail Resorts EpicPromise is an important sponsor and partner to Park City Community Foundation and many other nonprofit organizations in the area. In 2023 alone…

Park City Community Foundation Launches Food Waste Collection Program as Part of Its Zero Food Waste Initiative for Summit County

Park City Community Foundation Launches Food Waste Collection Program as Part of Its Zero Food Waste Initiative for Summit County

Multi-year, cross sector program starts with residential curbside pickup in greater Park City. Working together with local government, nonprofits, businesses, and donors, the Community Foundation’s Climate Fund has created and financed the Zero Food Waste initiative.

Meet Molly Kawahata

Meet Molly Kawahata

Combining her professional experience as a Climate Advisor for the Obama White House, passion for ice climbing, and personal struggles with mental health, Molly Kawahata is a powerful force working…

Turning Landfill Methane Challenges into Actionable Hope

Turning Landfill Methane Challenges into Actionable Hope

Recent reports from outlets like The New York Times and CNN have cast a stark light on the escalating issue of methane emissions from landfills. These findings underscore the urgent…

Park City Community Foundation’s Climate Fund Releases Strategic Plan to Reach Zero Food Waste 2030 Goal

Park City Community Foundation’s Climate Fund Releases Strategic Plan to Reach Zero Food Waste 2030 Goal

Elimination of food waste from the landfill locally will reduce environmental harm, save money, and provide a model for other communities. The strategic plan outlines objectives, strategies, and next steps to eliminate food waste from the landfill by 2030. 

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Park City Community Foundation’s Climate Fund Focuses on Waste Diversion and Reduction to Have the Greatest Local Impact on Slowing Climate Change

In partnership with community leaders, the Climate Fund aims to eliminate food waste in the Summit County landfill by 2030.  Park City, UT – April 24, 2023 – Park City…