Resource Conservation & Sustainability

Lighting

• Ship went from T-12’s fluorescent (20w) bulbs to T-8’s LED (9W) bulbs resulting in a 50% energy savings. 45% of the ship is completed.
• 105 high pressure sodium outside flood lights changed to energy efficient LED's.
• All new exhibits now use LED’s in the space.

Restrooms

• 20 active restrooms went from paper towels to hand dryers saving the use of paper towels.
• Urinal’s in the men’s restrooms changed to water free (40 total). They also provide a streamlined look and full access for cleaning the floor and surfaces.
• All restrooms use low flush handles.

A/C Units

• The ship uses water source heat pumps and EarthPure (HFC-410A) zero ozone depletion refrigerant, making it extremely environmentally-friendly, and exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 efficiencies (116 total onboard).

Recycling Tonage

• Plastic bottles, aluminum cans, beer bottles, liquor bottles, and metals: 70,000 tons.
• Cardboard: 44,500 tons.
• Glass (non recyclable) wine bottles etc., sent to recycling yard to keep out of the land fills: 70 tons.

Trash

• Trash compactor on the ship, run by solar and less trips by waste management.
• Education areas: 20 trash receptacles made of 1086 recycled milk jugs (this is a teaching stop for the educators with the kids).
• Tour route areas/rest of the ship: 80 recycled plastic containers.

Drinking Fountains

• The ship has 20 (hydration stations) Drinking Fountains with bottle filler. Features include automatic filter status reset; green ticker; hands-free; laminar flow; real drain; visual filter monitor.

Jetshop

Reusable Bags:

• Sold 19,493 units of reusable bags, equivalent to saving 1,013,636 plastic grocery bags from landfills annually when used weekly.
• Each reusable bag purchase contributes significantly to reducing single-use plastic waste and promoting sustainable shopping habits among our customers.

Reusable Water Bottles:

• Sold 2,718 reusable water bottles, effectively replacing single-use plastic bottles.
• This initiative not only reduces plastic waste but also encourages hydration through sustainable alternatives, promoting a healthier lifestyle and environment.

Green Toy Sales:

• Sales of green toys resulted in the saving of 1,648 milk jugs from oceans and landfills.
• By offering eco-friendly toy options, we actively contribute to reducing plastic pollution and promoting a circular economy, ensuring resources are reused and recycled effectively.

Vendor Sustainability Engagement:

• 3% of our annual sales were sourced from vendors participating in 1% for the Planet give-back programs or certified B-Corp companies.
• By partnering with environmentally responsible vendors, we support initiatives that give back to the planet and adhere to rigorous sustainability standards, aligning our business with ethical and eco-conscious practices.

VOC’s

• Ship uses LOW VOC paints / and holds Contractors painting to use the same