Local government, nonprofits, and resorts collaborated to create The Zero Waste Event Resource Guide for special events in the area.

PARK CITY, UTAH (June 16, 2026) – A coalition of Summit County organizations, including Deer Valley Resort, Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, Summit County, Park City Municipal, Park City Community Foundation, and Recycle Utah, today announced the completion of a Zero Waste Event Resource Guide. The first-of-its-kind tool is designed to help event organizers throughout Summit County meaningfully reduce waste, improve recycling, and divert food waste at special events.

“Special events are a vital part of what makes Park City and Summit County such a vibrant destination, and they’re also an opportunity to demonstrate our shared values around sustainability,” explained Morgan Mingle, Sustainable Tourism Director at the Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau.

The guide, which was initiated by Deer Valley Resort and made possible through Sustainable Tourism Grant from the Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, offers practical, actionable guidance for event planners at all scales. The guide covers steps to evaluate waste streams, waste station setup, material and signage best practices, vendor procurement guidelines, volunteer training, communication strategies, and measurement frameworks to track progress over time.

“As Deer Valley explored ways to strengthen waste diversion efforts at events across the Resort, we recognized a broader inconsistency in how waste diversion is approached at local events,” said Hannah Tyler, Vice President of Resort Planning at Deer Valley Resort. “We saw an opportunity not only to improve our own practices, but also to create a practical resource for the community by using our events as a case study.”

Deer Valley engaged Honeycomb Strategies, a sustainability consulting firm, to lead the development of the plan. In 2025, Honeycomb Strategies attended two signature events at Deer Valley, the FIS Ski World Cup and Beer Fest, to establish a baseline for waste diversion at the Resort and identify

opportunities for improvement. The firm also engaged the city, county, Recycle Utah, and Park City Community Foundation’s Zero Food Waste team to understand how waste diversion is currently considered across a wide range of events in Summit County.

The Zero Waste Event Resource Guide is now available to event organizers throughout Summit County. To access the resource guide, visit parkcitychamber.com/events/.

Events can access resources and guidance for Zero Waste Events from the following organizations:

● Recycle Utah: Borrow zero waste station bins and signage

● Green Business Program: Provide hands-on support for events in implementing the guides recommendations, including help certifying events as green events

For more information about the Zero Waste Event initiative, contact Morgan Mingle at morganmingle@visitparkcity.com or (435) 658-9615.

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About the Partners

Deer Valley Resort is an award-winning ski resort in Park City, Utah, recognized for exceptional guest service and a longstanding commitment to environmental sustainability.

Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau represents over 1,000 businesses in Summit County. Founded in 1963 to promote local ski resorts, today, the Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau is entrusted with fostering the health and wellbeing of the local community. From maintaining economic stability and addressing environmental concerns to developing sustainable tourism plans and preserving cultural heritage, the organization prides itself on being in the community for the community. Our Mountainkind brand is designed to support destination stewardship. For more information, visit visitparkcity.com.

Summit County is committed to responsible growth and environmental stewardship across its communities and public lands.

Park City Municipal oversees city services and supports sustainability initiatives that keep Park City a clean, livable, and resilient community.

Recycle Utah is Summit County’s nonprofit recycling and environmental education center, providing resources and outreach to help residents and businesses reduce waste.

Park City Community Foundation – The Community Foundation plays a vital role in solving the biggest challenges in greater Park City. It cares for and invests in our people, place, and culture by bringing together local nonprofits, donors, and community leaders to contribute financial resources and innovative ideas to benefit all the people who live and work here. As the home of Live PC Give PC, Zero Food Waste, Youth United, and other important initiatives, the Community Foundation has generated more than $82 million in total impact to the greater Park City community and Summit County since its inception in 2007. Learn more about donating, volunteering, fundraising, and getting involved at parkcitycf.org.