How "green" is WDW?

Mamabaminjamin · Post by **Mamabaminjamin** » Jan Fri 22, 2010 12:32 pm

I was just curious how "green" WDW is? I know they are doing crazy stuff in teh land but do they di it in a larger scale?

boilerbabe · Post by **boilerbabe** » Jan Fri 22, 2010 1:06 pm

I think we had a post going on this sometime ago?! But, Disney sorts through their trash and recycles.

On our last trip when we did Dive Quest, they no longer give out plastic bags for your wet swim suit, they give you a reuseable bag now. It replaces the t-shirt you used to get, which is a bummer. But, if it's helping the environment, I'm all for it!

Mousekedude · Post by **Mousekedude** » Jan Fri 22, 2010 1:36 pm

I would suggest taking the "Behind the Seeds" tour in The Land at Epcot. They do quite a bit of "green" talking there. Lot's of interesting things to learn about what Disney is doing for the environment.

boilerbabe · Post by **boilerbabe** » Jan Fri 22, 2010 2:52 pm

We did the Behind the Seeds Tour on our past trip...we LOVED it! I would highly recommend this tour! Always use your Disney Visa for a discount!

Post by **Len90** » Jan Fri 22, 2010 9:18 pm

I found the thread that had discussed all of these issues:
viewtopic.php?t=5057&postdays=0&postord ... n&start=15

There might be a couple of more threads on here that talked about it.

Just a breif summary of what I recall reading:
- Buses use B20 fuel. It is slightly better than Diesel
- Steam engines for trains run on biodiesel
- Diseny reclaims water and uses it for watering grounds alongside the roads
- Option to reuse your towels
- Recycling bins all over EPCOT and popping out more and more in the other parks

imaginationcelebration · Post by **imaginationcelebration** » Jan Fri 22, 2010 10:56 pm

I believe they used solar power for the cooling stations and they also use solar power to partially power some of the attractions.

mindflipper · Post by **mindflipper** » Jan Fri 22, 2010 11:11 pm

The Universe of Energy has been partially powered by the photo-voltaic cells on the exterior of its building since it opened in 1982, but they have developed more efficient solar power panels since then.

WVParkfan · Post by **WVParkfan** » Jan Mon 25, 2010 3:03 pm

The napkins at all of the counter service restaurants and food stands are made from recycled material.

secondstar · Post by **secondstar** » Jan Mon 25, 2010 3:11 pm

They incinerate their garbage, creating electricity, which they use to supply power throughout. Any excess, they sell.

Mousekedude · Post by **Mousekedude** » Jan Mon 25, 2010 10:58 pm

Len90 wrote:I found the thread that had discussed all of these issues:
viewtopic.php?t=5057&postdays=0&postord ... n&start=15

There might be a couple of more threads on here that talked about it.

I almost hesitate to post this here since there already was a thread on the subject, but since this one isn't locked yet, allow me to submit this little tidbit:
They now have paper straws instead of plastic. I hate them! Yuck!

boilerbabe · Post by **boilerbabe** » Jan Mon 25, 2010 11:44 pm

They have paper straws?! I did not notice that on our last trip! Is it only at certain locations?!

Mousekedude · Post by **Mousekedude** » Jan Mon 25, 2010 11:50 pm

Seems like the paper straws are everywhere now. Last year I only remember them in a couple spots, but this year they were everywhere we ate (that is, everywhere I needed a straw...)

boilerbabe · Post by **boilerbabe** » Jan Mon 25, 2010 11:52 pm

See, I don't recall? Maybe I was just that clueless?!?! I did use straws too! Hmmmm.......

I'll have to pay more attention next time! I can tell you that there was a plastic straw in my Dole Whip, that I remember well, I was really into my Dole Whip!!!

Mousekedude · Post by **Mousekedude** » Jan Mon 25, 2010 11:54 pm

Are you sure? I had a paper straw in mine! Where did you get it?

boilerbabe · Post by **boilerbabe** » Jan Mon 25, 2010 11:57 pm

My Dole Whip was from Aloha Aisle! Maybe I'm that clueless?!