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Our journey so far
2013
Cardrona removed the plastic packaging from pies, saving more than 24,000 plastic packets going to landfill each year.
2014
Plastic straws were removed.
2015
All produce became locally sourced and food waste was sent to farms.
2016
Cardrona Noodle Bar went takeaway free, saving more than 25,000 meal packages being used every year. Captains Cafe installed beer taps saving 10,000 bottles from being used every year.
2017
Cardrona gets a glass crusher and compactor and single use plastic is removed from the mountain.
2018
Cardrona went 100% real crockery and cutlery and began using recyclable paper ice cream tubs. Partnered with suppliers to return uniform to charity for donation and started leasing electric vehicles.
2019
Product pallet wrap were replaced with cargo nets. Beer taps and milk dispensers were installed at the Base Area, saving more than 20,000 plastic bottles and 2,000 milk containers from going to landfill every year.
2020
Plastic bottles were eliminated from both mountains saving 52,000 plastic bottles going to landfill every year. A procurement policy was implemented holding suppliers accountable and a Carbon GHG Emissions Calculator was developed with SAANZ.
2021
Removed landfill bins from both mountains, plastic packaging from fresh produce and implemented a Tupperware return system. Base bar at Cardrona went plant-based and all confectionaries had to have compostable packaging.
2022
A nursery is being build at the base of the mountain, on our land near a water supply at the bottom carpark.
2023
Cardrona removed the plastic packaging from pies, saving more than 24,000 plastic packets per year.
"We focus on seeking suppliers with similar values who are pushing for change. We must plant the seed, tell our story, share, educate, inspire, lead and attract new demographics with unique, sustainable and memorable experiences.”
Russ Mackintosh, Head of F&B, Cardrona & TC
Waste reduction
Our waste reduction has been underway for some years. Recently, we eliminated all public-facing landfill bins, saving countless PET drink bottles, single-use coffee cups and other crockery from landfill.
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Greenhouse gas emission measurement
As an industry that relies on cold temps, we know we’re vulnerable to climate change, but also a contributor. We’ve developed a greenhouse gas calculation tool working together with all other New Zealand ski areas.
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