Park City Mountain earns Green Business of the Year Award

The PCMR team at the 2023 Green Business of the Year Awards. Photo: Recycle Utah

Abode Luxury Rentals wins the Zest for Zero Award and fulFILLed Lifestyle Co. wins the People’s Choice Award

PARK CITY, Utah — On Tuesday evening, Park City Mountain received the Green Business of the Year Award, presented by Councilman Roger Armstrong, at the Green Business of the Year awards ceremony at Deer Valley Cafe.

Among other actions taken this year, Park City Mountain Resort committed to Zero Net Operating Footprint by 2030, invested in automated snowmaking systems to maximize optimal weather windows and operates an extensive recycling and composting program.

The Zest for Zero Award, presented by Councilman Ryan Dickey, went to Abode Luxury Rentals. Abode initiatives included supplying each residence with a recycle bin and recycling guidelines, installing water-saving ‘tank banks’ in older toilets, and creating a ‘Green Team’ that provides sustainability training to staff. Finally, the People’s Choice Award, presented by Andy Hecht, went to fulFILLed Lifestyle Co., which simplifies low-waste living by offering refillable and package-free products.

The Park City Conservation Association, DBA Recycle Utah, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes environmental leadership in Utah. The Green Business Program was revamped in 2022 and has grown to over 50 members. The Green Business of the Year Awards recognizes local businesses that operate sustainably under the categories of energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable materials management, transportation, and thriving community and equities. The program offers a variety of tools and resources to help businesses achieve their green goals.

For more information on the Green Business Program, visit the Recycle Utah website.