Kermit always said “It’s not easy being green” but that was before he hopped aboard the Disney Fantasy.
The Disney Fantasy hit the water outside of the Meyer Werft shipyard (Papenburg, Germany) over the weekend as construction continues on Disney’s latest ship. The exterior of the ship may be blue but the interior is all green.
Disney Cruise Line is continuing their commitment to the environment by utilizing environmentally friendly materials inside and out. Here are 10 of the ways Disney Cruise Line is “green”.
- The coating on the ships is 100% non-toxic and increases fuel efficiency by reducing surface resistance in the open water.
- Evaporators are used to turn tons of sea water into potable water onboard each day.
- Cooking oil from the ships is recycled and turned into a biodiesel mix of fuel to operate heavy machinery on Castaway Cay (Disney’s private island).
- Energy efficiency is maintained by using automated onboard air conditioning, energy efficient bulbs and encouraging guests to re-use bath towels.
- All Disney ships feature the Advance Wastewater Purification System, which is a natural process that treats and purifies onboard wastewater to levels exceeding international shipping standards.
- Organic and biodegradable cleaning products are used wherever possible to avoid harmful phosphates and chemicals.
- They are dedicated to using ship building processes that are environmentally responsible and an efficient use of resources.
- The newer ships have improved hyrdrodynamics with optimized propulsion systems to increase efficiency.
- The flooring is made from sustainable, organic and recyclable alternatives.
- Trash receptacles feature dividers for trash, plastic and cans.
Disney Cruise Line environmental programs have:
- Eliminated more than 4,600 tons of metal, glass, plastic and paper by recycling
- Removed 31,000 lbs of trash and debris from beaches and waterways
- Removed more than 20,000 plastic bags from the waste stream by featuring reusable cotton laundry bags
- Conserved tons of fresh water each day by reclaiming naturally occurring condensation
- Inspired more than 3,100 children in the Cayman Islands through participation in programs like Disney’s Planet Challenge.
When you board a Disney Cruise Line ship you can feel good about making an environmentally friendly choice and see how easy it is to be green!
To book your Disney Cruise Line vacation contact Michele@PixieVacations.com for pixie perfect service from an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner.
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