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  Virginia Green Attractions

To become a Virginia Green Winery, click on one of the links below to fill out the application:
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Jamestown Settlement
Jamestown Settlement ships - Godspeed, Discovery,
Susan Constant


Scope Arena Complex,
Norfolk

Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens,
Williamsburg

Wolf Trap Foundation
Wolf Trap Foundation,
Vienna


Virginia Museum of Natural History, Martinsville

 Monticello
Monticello,
Charlottesville

 
Virginia Zoo,
Norfolk

Attractions are the amusement parks, the museums, the stadiums and arenas, and the festivals that cause tourists to visit your region. That’s why it’s so important for Attractions to set a great example!

What does it take to be a Virginia Green Attraction? At a minimum, facilities must commit to:

  • Provide Recycling: Providing highly-visible recycling opportunities for guests is a must for Green Attractions. Recycling of aluminum cans and plastic and glass bottles is always important. Attractions, however, should pay special attention toward collecting and recycling the items that they sell. For instance, drink cups – are they recyclable? Purchasing decisions can be made that will support effective recycling and waste reduction programs. Recycling of cardboard, plastic, paper, and composting of waste foods is highly encouraged as well. 
  • Minimize the use of disposable food service products: Attractions are required to minimize the use of disposable food service products and maximize the use of food service products that are recyclable or compostable in the food service area. When disposable food service items are used, Attractions are encouraged to use products that are made from bio-based or renewable resources, and to provide for the collection / recycling/ composting of food service items disposed of on the premises. 
  • Water Conservation: Attractions must have some sort of “plan” for conserving and using water efficiently. This plan should begin with tracking water usage and consider water-savings faucets and fixtures and an effective landscape watering plan.
  • Energy Efficiency: Attractions must have a plan in place to reduce overall energy consumption. The “plan” should consider replacing lighting and equipment with energy-efficient alternatives such as compact-fluorescent lighting, LED Exit signs, lighting sensors, efficient heating and cooling, and ENERGY STAR kitchen appliances and computers.
  • Offer a Green Events Package: Attractions often host special events such as conferences, meetings, parties, and other events. At a minimum, Attractions should be able to provide recycling at such events and be willing to work with “environmentally-aware” customers on other techniques to reduce wastes. For lots of ideas on Green Events, please see the fact-sheet on Environmentally-Responsible Conferences, Meetings, and Events.

Participating attractions:

History and Heritage

Museums

Theme Parks and Zoos

The Arts

Gardens

Parks

Stadiums and Arenas

General Sports & Recreation

Farms and Farmer's Markets

Spas and Fitness

Tour Companies and Cruises 

Other 

 

Virginia Green is a partnership program supported by

Virginia is for LoversDEQVHTA

 

 

 

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