Bottles will be available at 35 locations
across the U.S.
DENVER, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SSA Group, a
leader in providing retail, food and admissions services to zoos,
museums and aquariums for over 50 years, has partnered with Buoy to
bring innovative and sustainable products to its retail shops at 35
locations across the U.S.
Buoy bottles are made from recycled, ocean-bound plastic
collected from rivers and streams before the plastic enters the
ocean. The 30-ounce bottles are durable, available in a variety of
colors and aim to drive conversation about recycled and restored
materials to guests.
"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 bottles are available at participating partner locations
across the country that serve more than 31 million guests each
year. Each location offers the bottles in a variety of colors and
some locations will offer limited edition bottles.
"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."
About SSA Group
SSA Group partners with cultural
attractions across the United
States to maximize their mission and streamline the
guest experience across integrated food and beverage, retail, and
admissions services. SSA makes visits to cultural attractions
unique and memorable for more than 58 million guests annually.
With focuses on sustainability, technology and people, SSA Group
brings products you can feel good about, smart technology to create
efficiencies and friendly staff to each guest's visit. Built
by families, for families, SSA Group is a
family-owned business headquartered in Denver, CO. To learn more, visit:
https://thessagroup.com/
About Buoy
Buoy is a mission-driven business dedicated
to upcycling and recycling efforts that create economic incentives
to keep plastic waste out of the environment. Made from 100%
Ocean-bound, recycled, food-grade certified HDPE plastic in
California using solar power, the
Buoy water bottle offers the lowest carbon footprint of any bottle
on the market in an elegant, design-forward silhouette. (We won the
Red Dot design award for 2024 in the category Best of the Best.)
Our plastic comes from coastal areas, preventing tons of plastic
from entering the ocean. The Buoy business extends to food
containers, coffee cups and an entire reuse system. Check us out
at www.buoy.eco.
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SOURCE SSA Group