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Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Contact:

Michael Moore

Sustainability Coordinator

mtmoore@vbgov.com

757-385-0262

Region Served: Virginia Beach, Virginia

Website: www.virginiaaquarium.com

Focus Area: Waste Completed Planned

Waste

Compost 100% of food waste

Eliminate the sale and use of bottled water

Additional Goals for This Institution

Buildings and Energy

Water

Reduce use of municipal water by at least 25%

Food Service

Make 10% of all food purchases within 100-mile radius of site

Transportation

Landscapes and Horticulture

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

Investments

Invest in socially responsible investments

Internal and External Engagement

Establish a green team to support employee-related climate action

Educate visitors on sustainable, fossil-free horticulture

Teach facts and best practices to mitigate and reduce global climate change

Research

‹ University of Washington Botanic Gardens

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey ›

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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climatetoolkit@phipps.conservatory.org

412-622-6914

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