We Are All In
As a tight-knit community deeply rooted in our natural surroundings, we believe in caring for the health and wellbeing of one another and the place we call home.
Park City and Summit County residents, local authorities, businesses, and nonprofits are dedicated to Zero Food Waste. It's happening through collaboration, investment, innovation, and leadership from all sectors.
Together, we are eliminating and diverting all food waste from the Summit County landfill by 2030.
Why Food Waste?
When food waste ends up in a landfill, it releases harmful gases, pollutes our water, and costs our community money. It's a simple action with high impact.
Releases Methane
Food waste is a major contributor to the climate crisis as it releases methane, a greenhouse gas much more potent than carbon dioxide.
Takes Up Valuable Space
Food waste takes up nearly 50% of the air space at the Summit County landfill.
Make Your Impact Today
Our Climate Fund engages organizations and individuals in implementing local, high-impact climate solutions that bring about economic and health benefits, while inspiring broader change. Our current focus is on reaching Zero Food Waste by 2030 in Summit County.
Ways to Join the Movement
Sign up for Food Waste Collection
Weekly food waste collection is now available to residents in the greater Park City area and around Summit County.
Join the Compact
Join local leaders, businesses, governments, and community members by signing the Zero Food Waste Compact.
See the Impact
View our progress towards Zero Food Waste.
Stay in the Loop
Get the latest climate and Zero Food Waste news in your inbox.
Donate
We can only do this with your support. Please consider a donation to help scale Zero Food Waste efforts.
Our Impact So Far
Since Launching Zero Food Waste in 2024
Households Signed up
total tons diverted
percent of total food waste
equivalent tons of methane
taxpayer dollars saved per year
Stay Up to Date
Cross-Sector Partners Launch Summit County’s First Zero Waste Event Resource Guide
Local government, nonprofits, and resorts collaborated to create The Zero Waste Event Resource Guide for special events in the area.…
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Over 1,000 Tons Diverted: A Milestone for the Zero Food Waste InitiativeÂ
When Park City Community Foundation launched the Zero Food Waste initiative in June 2024, the goal was simple but ambitious:…
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Park City Day School’s Zero Food Waste Challenge
Park City Community Foundation is collaborating with partners across the county to work towards our Zero Food Waste goal: divert and eliminate all food waste from our local landfill…
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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.…
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