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Museum of Discovery and Science
Contact:
Lance Cutrer
Director of Environmental Sustainability
lance.cutrer@mods.org
954-712-1165
Region Served:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Website:
mods.org
Focus Area: Internal and External Engagement
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Internal and External Engagement
Establish a green team to support employee-related climate action
Educate visitors on sustainable, fossil-free horticulture
Educate visitors on growing organic food
Educate visitors on the impacts of food choices and waste on climate change
Teach facts and best practices to mitigate and reduce global climate change
Additional Goals for This Institution
Buildings and Energy
Water
Food Service
Transportation
Waste
Eliminate all single-use plastic in food service, horticulture, gift shop, and all other facilities and operations (by end of 2024)
Compost 100% of food waste (by end of 2024)
Eliminate the sale and use of bottled water
Recycle or reuse all recyclable materials including metals, glass, and plastic (by end of 2024)
Landscapes and Horticulture
Ensure 25% of all lawn/garden maintenance equipment is electric (by end of 2024)
Ensure that 50% pesticides and fertilizers used are not derived from fossil fuels (by end of 2024)
Reduce lawn areas by 10% and encourage native plant replacements
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Invest in socially responsible investments
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