Located next to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is committed to environmental preservation. Our award-winning recycling and reuse programs have been recognized by the State of California and the City of Santa Cruz.
OUR EFFORTS INCLUDE:
Recycling or reusing approximately 180 tons of material annually
Reusing approximately 1 million gallons of water annually for landscaping and other non-potable water applications
Installing waterless urinals and low-flush toilets in 2008 and beyond
Prohibiting the use of polystyrene (Styrofoam) at all Boardwalk food locations
Installing the first solar powered trash compactors in Northern California
Recycling oil generated from vehicles and rides, green waste generated from landscaping, and electronic waste
Cleaning the beach in front of the Boardwalk daily during the Spring and Summer
Participating in valued community programs such as Coastal Clean-Up Day and Bike-to-Work Day
Providing discounted bus passes, as well as bicycle and skateboard locker to encourage employee use of alternative transportation
Providing electric vehicles for maintenance crews
OUR EFFORTS HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED BY STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES:
California Integrated Waste Management Board "Waste Reduction Award" winner every year since 1995
Selected as a City of Santa Cruz "Clean Ocean Business" every year since 2004
Recipient of 2003 "Sanctuary Reflections Award" from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Named 1995 "California Ecotourism Business" of the Year
Named 1995 "Ecology Action Environmental Business of the Year"
Named "Santa Cruz County Sustainable Quality Award" winner in 1995
