COOKING OIL
How much cooking oil was recycled at Mandalay Bay in 2018?
322,632 lbs
Is landfilled food waste harmful for the planet?
YES!
If it is sent to landfill it releases greenhouse gasses. It also wastes resources like water and energy.
Name 5 items that Mandalay Bay recycles.
Glass,Paper, Oil, Electronics, Plastic AND MORE!
How many tons of paper were recycled at Mandalay Bay in 2018?
57 tons of paper
How many recycling docks are at Mandalay Bay?
10
What does used cooking oil get turned into?
Biofuel
Since starting oyster recycling how many oysters has Mandalay Bay reclaimed/ put back in the ocean?
79,000 shells
What happens to trash thrown away at Mandalay Bay?
It gets sorted and recycled.
How many aluminum cans were recycled at Mandalay Bay in 2018?
Over 2 million
How many houses does Mandalay Bay Convention Center save energy for with their intelligent lighting control platform ?
400 average US homes
Can cooking oil go down the sink?
NO!
What happens to used coffee grounds and paper cups?
It becomes compost.
Can cardboard be recycled?
Yes, if it's not contaminated or waxed.
If it is contaminated it goes to landfill.
How many glass bottles were recycled at Mandalay Bay in 2018?
Over 3 million
In 2018, what was the total amount of waste diverted from landfill?
8,617.36 tons
With the filtration program, how many times can cooking oil be used?
Three Times
How many tons of food waste did Mandalay Bay recycle last year?
1,905 tons
What does Mandalay Bay do with used mattresses, blankets, pillows and other goods?
They are donated to a local charity.
How many tons of cardboard did Mandalay Bay Recycle in 2018?
719 tons of cardboard
How many assets were diverted in 2018?
Example: Spoons, plates, mugs, etc.
Over 62,000
How is recycling cooking oil environmentally friendly?
It reduces landfill waste and carbon emissions as it is used for Biofuel/ Biotane to power vehicles.
What percent of food is wasted in the United States?
33%
Do oysters get sent to landfill, donated, or recycled?
Mandalay Bay recycles oysters by re-farming and putting them back into the ocean.
How many plastic bottles were recycled at Mandalay Bay in 2018?
Over 5 million plastic bottles
What percentage of waste was diverted at Mandalay Bay in 2018?
50%