Tag: plastic

Are the Iconic Plastic Shopping Bags GONE from Disney World? Here’s What We Know
Posted onSome plastic bags have gone MISSING from Disney World. Here's what we know.

Paper Straws Pop Up in Magic Kingdom
Posted onWe have seen signs of Disney's corporate-wide move to reduce or eliminate the use of plastics in its parks since it was announced. Now, we've found paper straws in the Magic Kingdom. Learn more here.

Disney Cruise Line Introduces Refillable Toiletries
Posted onLast summer Disney announced an initiative to reduce the use of plastics in their parks, resorts, and on their cruise ships. Shortly after that announcement refillable toiletries started to be introduced in Disney World resort hotel rooms. Now, refillable toiletries are being introduced on Disney Cruise Line's Dream and Fantasy ships. See the photos here
Breaking News: You are Now Entering a “No Straw Zone”
Posted onUPDATE 8/22/18: An official Disneyland public affairs publication called “Mouse Mail,” has announced the following: “Starting this week, plastic straws and plastic bags will begin to be offered by request, and lids for adult cold beverages will no longer be offered. For guests with disabilities who need to use straws or lids, alternative options will … Continue reading "Breaking News: You are Now Entering a “No Straw Zone”"
Refillable Amenities Replacing Individual Bottles at Disney Resorts
Posted onAs recently reported, Disney plans to significantly reduce its plastic waste over the next few years. One of the ways it plans to achieve this is by switching over to refillable in-room amenities (shampoo, body wash, conditioner, etc.), instead of using smaller individual, single-use bottles. Disney projects this effort will reduce plastics in in Disney … Continue reading "Refillable Amenities Replacing Individual Bottles at Disney Resorts"
Disney Expands Environmental Commitment By Reducing Plastic Waste
Posted onToday, the Walt Disney Company announced that it will eliminate single-use straws and plastic stirrers at all of its owned and operated locations worldwide by mid-2019. The company estimates that this will result in a reduction of more than 175 million straws and 13 million stirrers annually.