SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Stop Offering Plastic Bags

Since a few days, some of the SeaWorld Parks across the United States have completely abandoned the use of plastic bag, substituting them with bio-degradable bags. Here you are additional information:

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SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Parks Say Good-bye to Plastic Bags

From Gift Bags to Beverage Cups, Theme Park Visits More Planet-Friendly

Orlando, Fla. – Paper or plastic? Soon there will be just one choice at the 10 theme parks of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment -- paper -- as the company eliminates plastic shopping bags within the next year. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will be the largest theme park operator to make this commitment. Park gift shops will offer paper bags made from 100 percent recycled paper or guests can choose to purchase reusable bags.

“This is a significant change for our company, one we hope will provide a model for our industry overall,” said Jim Atchison, President and Chief Executive Officer of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. “Eliminating plastic bags is an important statement about our commitment to the environment, as well as the need to help protect marine animals from debris. It also allows our guests to play a direct part in making a difference on our planet.”

This move will keep an estimated 4 million plastic bags from entering landfills and the environment each year. Approximately 1.4 billion tons of trash, including plastic bags, enters the ocean annually. Wildlife such as endangered sea turtles often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, one of their favorite foods.

The company began exploring the concept at SeaWorld San Diego in 2011, when the park discontinued the use of plastic gift bags to mark the opening of its new Turtle Reef attraction. SeaWorld Orlando [has eliminated] the bags this month in conjunction with the opening of its new attraction, TurtleTrek.

Another Refreshing…and Renewable Change:
Also adding to the ways park guests can consume responsibly, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and The Coca-Cola Company introduced paper cups for guests made with 85 percent renewable resources as part of a new 10-year partnership. Guests use more than 13 million paper cups each year throughout the 10 parks.

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Very commendable as always, SeaWorld! We hope that all those working for the company will always continue to do their share in caring for the beautiful planet we leave in. We need to do the same, naturally.