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Toronto Zoo

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Kyle Greenham

Manager, Conservation Programs & Environment

kgreenham@torontozoo.ca

416-397-5202

Region Served: Toronto, Ontario

Website: www.torontozoo.com

Resources

Going Green

TZNet0 - Environmental Sustainability Plan

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)

Additional Goals for This Institution

Water

Reduce use of municipal water by at least 25%

Reduce potable water for irrigation by at least 25% (by end of 2028)

Food Service

Transportation

Waste

Compost 100% of food waste (by end of 2027)

Recycle or reuse all recyclable materials including metals, glass, and plastic (by end of 2027)

Landscapes and Horticulture

Ensure 25% of all lawn/garden maintenance equipment is electric (by end of 2028)

Ensure that 50% pesticides and fertilizers used are not derived from fossil fuels

Support reforestation to sequester carbon

Investments

Internal and External Engagement

Research

‹ Tooro Botanical Gardens

Tucson 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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