Waste Not, Want Not
As part of NPF's Don't Feed the Landfills Initiative, Yosemite National Park is growing their compositing and fuel cylinder diversion and recycling programs.
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Area of Work
Resilience & Sustainability
Reducing environmental impact and protecting our parks' resources
The National Park Foundation (NPF), together with our partners, is helping make our parks more resilient and sustainable for the benefit of both parks and the people who love them.
National parks belong to all of us, and the National Park Foundation (NPF), together with our partners, is making these national treasures more resilient and sustainable for the benefit of both parks and the people who love them. Through this work, NPF is applying innovation and expertise to make park infrastructure more environmentally friendly and sustainable, while enhancing environmental stewardship.
From reducing waste and conserving water resources to powering parks with renewable energy, these programs support work across the national park system to integrate sustainability practices into all aspects of operations.
The preservation of our parks is central to the National Park Service’s (NPS) mission, and its Green Park Plan, which acts as a road map to build resilient, green infrastructure and educate park visitors on climate change and sustainability. NPF’s Resilience & Sustainability programs reduce environmental impact and protect our parks’ resources for the enjoyment of current and future generations.
By the Numbers
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98Water Refill StationsSince 2020, NPF has funded the installation of nearly 100 water refill stations in 17 national parks to reduce waste and keep visitors hydrated.
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18MPounds of Waste DivertedAs part of Subaru of America's Don't Feed the Landfills initiative, NPF has helped Yosemite, Grand Teton, and Denali National Parks divert over 18 million pounds of waste since 2015.
Programs
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Conserving Water
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Premier Partners
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The Coca-Cola Company
Learn MoreThe Coca-Cola Company’s long-standing support provides critical funds to protect vital natural resources within our national parks and promote sustainable practices.
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Subaru of America
Learn MoreThe National Park Foundation is proud to recognize Subaru as our largest corporate partner, providing nearly $65 million in support since 2013.
Additional program support provided by Arconic Foundation.
Updates
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UpdateNPF Celebrates 2023 Accomplishments
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UpdateHarnessing the Sun’s Energy at Virgin Islands National Park
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UpdateNPF and Subaru Build on a Decade of Partnering to Support National Parks
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UpdateSupporting Electric Buses at Zion National Park
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UpdateSupporting Sustainability and Accessibility at Joshua Tree National Park
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UpdateNPF Grant Helps Reduce Waste in Mammoth Cave National Park
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UpdateNPF Celebrates 2022 Accomplishments
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UpdateNPF & Tupperware® Support Park’s Recycling and Waste Reduction Plan
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Waste Not, Want Not
Part of the Subaru-funded Don’t Feed the Landfills Initiative, Yosemite’s composting and fuel cylinder diversion and recycling programs have grown tremendously over the last year. One woman, Tina Moseley, leads the charge.