Zoo Resource Conservation & Recycling
The Saint Louis Zoo has formed a zoo-wide Resource Conservation & Recycling Committee to study energy and environmental practices that will conserve valuable resources. As a conservation organization, we work hard to save wild things in wild places around the globe. At the same time, it is important to look at our recycling efforts here at the Zoo and to save on water usage, energy, landfill space and building materials. 2010 Sustainability Report
Recycling Adds Up
We've been actively recycling for years. We also place recycle bins around the Zoo grounds where visitors can help us by recycling maps, bottles and paper. In 2010, we recycled:
- 63.37 tons of cardboard
- 1,240 pounds of aluminum
- 13.64 tons of paper
- 6,124 pounds of plastic
- 2,167,200 pounds of manure
- 5,205 gallons of used cooking oil
- 2,153 light bulbs