Carnival Cruise Line Receives Inaugural Program Innovator Award And 2016 Green Gateway Partners Award From Port of Seattle
Rabih Aboudargham, director, environmental operations for
As the inaugural recipient of the port's Program Innovator Award, Carnival was recognized for its creativity in environmental practices, including innovations in fuel efficiency and waste reduction, as well as its partnership with the
The annual Green Gateway Awards are bestowed on those cruise and container customers whose environmental programs and initiatives exceed regulatory requirements and support the port's goal of becoming the cleanest and most energy-efficient port in
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As the world's largest cruise operator,
Carnival's environmental stewardship approach includes use of shore power in select ports, a donation program for used but serviceable items from its ships, engagement of guests in its shipboard recycling activities, training and education programs for shipboard and shoreside personnel, ongoing fleetwide efforts to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, and an extensive management plan for all waste generated aboard Carnival vessels.
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