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Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo

Contact:

Colley Hodges

Sustainability Manager

chodges@houstonzoo.org

Region Served: Houston, Texas

Website: www.houstonzoo.org

Resources

Houston Zoo Leads the Charge Towards a Greener Future

Focus Area: Buildings and Energy Completed Planned

Buildings and Energy

Build all new buildings to meet latest international energy efficiency standards (e.g. IECC, ASHRAE, ILFI)

Derive power solely from 100% clean renewable energy - generated onsite or procured through market mechanisms

Additional Goals for This Institution

Engagement

Establish an employee green team to support climate action

Food Service

Investments

Landscapes and Horticulture

Research

Transportation

Incentivize employees to carpool, bike, bus or otherwise forgo single-occupant car transportation

Make 25% of vehicle fleet electric (excluding tractors)

Waste

Eliminate all single-use plastic in food service, horticulture, gift shop, and all other facilities and operations

Eliminate the sale and use of bottled water

Recycle or reuse all recyclable materials including metals, glass, and plastic

Water

Reduce potable water for irrigation by at least 25%

Reduce use of municipal water by at least 25%

‹ Houston Botanic Garden

Hoyt Arboretum Friends ›

Presented by
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Additional Resources

2030 Palette: A Database of Sustainable Design Strategies and Resources

BGCI Technical Review: The Role of Botanic Gardens in Practising
and Promoting Environmental Sustainability

Our Collections Matter: ICCROM

Project Drawdown

Public Gardens Sustainability Index

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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