Each year, 200 billion plastic bottles are produced. Unfortunately, an estimated ten percent of these bottles make their way into the ocean. At the current rate of plastic pollution, we could see more plastic than fish, by weight, in the world’s oceans by 2050! Although these numbers are overwhelming, the good news is that by making small changes together we can all help stem the flow of plastic pollution. At Casa Vieja, we pride ourselves in being a steward of the environment and we are doing our part by following the lead set by Costa Del Mar and their Kick Plastic campaign.
This July at the International Convention of Allied Sporting Trades (ICAST) Kristen Salazar, Owner and Director of Marketing at Casa Vieja, was a panel speaker for the launch of the Costal Del Mar Kick Plastic Guide & Outfitter Program. During the talk, Kristen shared with the audience how Casa Vieja Lodge has been eliminating plastic bottles at the lodge and their future endeavors. This upcoming season the Lodge will implement water dispensers throughout the grounds and provide clients with refillable YETI 26oz Ramblers to use during their stay.
Another green change will be new disposable containers for client lunches that are plant based instead of plastic or styrofoam. Also when enjoying a refreshing cocktail on the boat or back at the lodge, beverages will have bamboo straws instead of plastic straws.
Phase II of the project will have the biggest impact and will take place on the boats. On average 28 plastic bottles of water are used daily on each boat, that’s about 252 plastic bottles of daily trash by the Casa Vieja Fleet! By working with YETI the plan is to have a water dispenser on board to refill client YETI Ramblers throughout the fishing day. The end result of these small changes add up to eliminate close to 30,000 bottles of water in a single season!
Please support us in this effort to help Kick Plastic as we ALL have a part to play to reduce our impact on the environment. Check out the Kick Plastic website for more information to find out what you can do to turn the tide against plastic pollution.
Casa Vieja Lodge
13002 SW 133rd Court
Miami, FL 33186
USA
http://www.casaviejalodge.com
Also look at: www.themostchic.com/less-plastic.