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….a few of the things we’re doing around the resort:
• We have more than 1,976 recycling locations with more on the way.
• All mobile diesel equipment – including trucks, resort water taxis and even the JAWS© attraction boats – now runs on Biodiesel fuel, an environmentally friendlier, cleaner burning fuel.
• The Simpsons RideTM employs energy conservation measures through the incorporation of an “on demand” hydraulic power system and the use of energy efficient LED lighting fixtures.
….fast facts about Universal Orlando’s 2010 green efforts
• Recycled 59 tons of bottles & cans inside our theme parks, over 556 tons of cardboard and 12,395 wood pallets.
• Replaced air compressors in 3 attractions with high efficiency models, which will save an estimated 1.4 million Kilowatts during the year. This savings is enough energy to power 115 average residential homes for one year.*
• Installed reclaimed water on our Central Energy Plant #1 and #2 cooling towers in July 2010. This has saved over 13 million gallons of water year to date. This is enough water to supply 113 average residential homes for one year.*
• Continued horticultural practices that are environmentally friendly, such as using coffee grounds to supplement nutrients in potting soil and replacing fertilizers and insecticides with fish oil and Ocean Solution.
* Based on average residential customer usage provided by Orlando Utilities Commission.
The Latest
Whether it’s conservation, recycling, education or more,
Universal Orlando is working to make sure
Green is Universal.
• 2011 Winner: Sustainable Florida Best Practice Award
• We save more than 90 million gallons of water each year through various conservation methods.
• In 2011, we have recycled 169 tons of plastic water bottles and 20 tons of aluminum cans inside our theme parks, 837 tons of cardboard, 547 tons of yard waste, and 2,500 pallets.
• All three Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort are certified members of the Florida Green Lodging program.
