In Taronga Zoo’s commitment to a sustainable future, they have heavily invested in renewable energy sources to power their sites. Taronga has a number of solar panels installed across their two sites in Sydney and Dubbo. By harnessing the power of the sun, they were able to significantly reduce their emissions, saving 110 metric tonnes of CO2 and 157,165kWh annually, which is equivalent to taking 23.3 cars off the road for a whole year.
To keep litter to a minimum and further protect the ground, Taronga Zoos have banned balloons, disposable bags and individual sauce sachets.
Next time you visit the zoos, make sure to stop by one of their cafes for a coffee, or some lunch or take some snacks to go to munch on while you take in the sights of the animals. Remember to look for the special green rubbish bins to compost your compostable takeaway packaging.
If you’re a zoo or another venue that wants to start composting, the first step is to make the switch to compostable packaging, then find out how you can start composting today through Compost Connect.