Why is Disney going green?

We have a responsibility to achieve our zero waste ambition in order to protect the ecosystems and communities that host us, as well as do our part to minimize our global environmental footprint. This will take the dedicated effort of our cast members and guests alike to get us one step closer to a world without waste.



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In our 2018 survey of Disneyland employees, “Working for the Mouse,” Dan Fleming and I found that workers were paid so little that 11 percent reported being homeless at some point in the previous two years, two-thirds said they didn't have enough food to eat three meals a day, and three-quarters said they couldn't ...

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When prepared food goes unused at Disney Parks, it doesn't get tossed—it gets donated. The Disneyland® Resort donates over 2,000 pounds each month to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.

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Go Away Green or no-see-um-green refer to a set of proprietary colors that are used in Disneyland and other Disney amusement parks to disguise parts of the park infrastructure. The color is supposed to blend in with the environment, and redirect the focus of visitors towards the attractions.

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The waste generated at Disney on a daily basis is staggering; 25 000 tonnes of food scraps, packaging, bottles and cans, broken toys, nappies, discarded accessories and deflated balloons. The park is working on diverting 60% of recyclables from landfill and incinerators. Currently, the recycling rate hovers around 45%.

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In 1960, the Disney brothers owned 20% of the company that they had founded, but today the family only owns 3%. But at $130 billion, that would leave the family an investment of $3.9 billion in the company. And that of course does not include other holdings, investments, and endeavors.

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Overall, 87% of Americans have been to a theme park or amusement park. Of this group, 74% have visited a Disney park. Baby boomers ages 57 to 76 are the most likely generation to have been to a Disney park. Of the 88% of baby boomers who've been to a theme park, 83% have been to a Disney park.

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Complimentary Tickets for eligible employees/retirees can be found at CompAdmission.disney.com. Print or save the eTicket to be used. Simply go to MyDisneyExperience.com on a computer or mobile device. If you don't already have a My Disney Experience® account, create one and log in.

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In the previous contract in 2018, Disney workers successfully pushed for a $15 minimum wage, which they received in late 2021. But workers say these wages currently don't correlate with the workloads and job duties they perform and aren't enough to keep up with the rising costs of living.

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Disney World's crowds are getting smaller, signaling that the high entry costs to the theme park as well as competition from other destinations may be taking a toll on attendance, Wall Street Journal reporter Jacob Passy told CBS News.

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