• Light fixtures throughout all Megaplex buildings are being replaced with more efficient LED lights .
• HVAC improvements include enhanced air filters and automated timers for heating and cooling systems .
• Increased Zoom meetings and decreased travel to reduce environmental impact .
• Reduced waste and increased recycling at facilities by converting cooking oil into biodiesel fuel , installing Dyson Air Blade hand dryers in all restrooms , offering compostable drinking straws when available , and installing automated water shut-off on restroom sinks .
• Consolidating box office , guest services , and concessions functions into a single operational area resulting in energy efficiencies .
• Refillable packaging options replaced millions of disposable paper cups and popcorn tubs .
• Refillable MegaMugs have been used at Megaplex Theatres for nearly two decades , and refillable MegaTubs have been used for seven years .
• Digital ticketing is used by 84.9 % of all movie guests . This shift has eliminated millions of single-use paper movie tickets .
• Cashless transactions at the box office and concessions stands allow for more electronic banking resulting in fewer cash transfers in costly armored cars .
Daybreak ’ s Founding Principles
Daybreak , a master-planned community located in South Jordan , Utah , has been carefully planned to incorporate
key social and environmental features in its design . From the very beginning , the goal of Daybreak was to set a new standard for sustainable , high-quality development in the Salt Lake Valley .
The following new urbanist design principles still lead our efforts almost 20 years later :
• Quality architecture and urban design
• Mixed-use development and diversity
• Sustainability
• Walkability
• Smart transportation
Sustainability in the landscape
• Smaller lot sizes .
• Use of native , drought-tolerant and water-wise planting materials and turf .
• Turf may not cover more than 60 % of a homeowner ’ s yard . There is no minimum turf requirement .
• To reduce turf , planter beds are required to surround fences , tree trunks and foundations .
• Mulch is required in planting beds to maintain soil moisture ,
minimize evaporation and keep plant roots cool .
• Use of high-efficient irrigation systems throughout the community .
• All builder and homeowner landscape plans are reviewed to ensure they comply with the community ’ s landscape / water-wise guidelines .
• Use of an innovative secondary water collection and distribution system irrigates 80 % of parks and open spaces .
– Parks and open spaces use only 2.25-acre feet of water per acre vs . 4-acre feet of water per acre that is needed for agricultural watering .
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