SSA Group has partnered with Buoy, which makes bottles from recycled, ocean-bound plastic collected from rivers and streams near coastal areas, to sell reusable BPA-free bottles at SSA’s 35 locations across the U.S.
SSA Group provides food, retail and admissions services to zoos, museums and aquariums and said its sites serve more than 30 million visitors each year.
“SSA has long been committed to sustainability and restorative purchasing,” said Jacki Sorvillo, chief retail officer for SSA Group. “We know and appreciate the value of a meaningful souvenir, that our guests can enjoy for years and that supports the sustainability and conservation missions we share with our cultural attraction partners.”
Buoy said its food containers, coffee cups and an entire reuse system, as well as the bottles, are made using 100% solar power. The bottles retail for $29 on the company’s site.
“We deeply value our partnership with SSA. We’re thrilled to bring sustainable, recycled products to guests while educating them about ocean-bound plastic and recycled materials,” said Adrian Colesberry, CEO and Founder of Buoy. “Together, we hope that we can continue to drive change and impact for generations to come.”
