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Resort Wide

  • Practice single stream recycling
  • All used print cartridges are recycled
  • Re-use of scrap paper and double sided printing when possible
  • Lighting, computers, gas and equipment in all areas is turned off when not in use
  • Paperless guest registration
  • Computer monitors turn off automatically after period of inactivity
  • Energy efficient CFL lighting in all guest rooms and in the hotel's public spaces
  • Use of email instead of paper for communication and documentation
  • Hybrid vehicle/transportation service is available upon request with Concierge Services
  • Mandatory reports are printed only as absolutely necessary, and on recycled paper
  • A recycling program is in place for light bulb ballasts, light bulbs, and batteries
  • Recycle bins are in all offices and department areas
  • Active participant in "Clean the World"

Audio Visual (Presentation Services)

  • Use of a paperless sales and inventory software system

Banquet / Restaurants / Outlets

  • Lighting is turned off in all rooms when not in use
  • Air conditioning in use only during occupied meeting times
  • Kitchen energy reduction program reduces pre-heat timing and equipment usage
  • Both organic foods and vegetarian options are available in the restaurants, banquet functions and in-room service
  • We offer local food products, thus reducing our carbon footprint for shipping

Engineering

  • Electronic thermostats in guestrooms with pre-set settings to minimize energy consumption
  • An energy Management System is used to control all mechanical, HVAC, chiller and boiler systems, and pumping stations
  • All guest rooms and public areas feature 1.4 gallon per flush toilets
  • Energy efficient light bulbs in public spaces

Golf

  • Watering is conducted off of ET bases
  • Annual irrigation audits
  • Equipment is blown off prior to washing for water conservation
  • Equipment is calibrated frequently to ensure proper application
  • Routine maintenance on all equipment to improve mileage and cause less wear

Housekeeping

  • Bed linens and towels are changed only upon guest request to aid in water and energy conservation efforts
  • Use of non-toxic "green" chemicals
  • Guest room disposable drinking cups are made from a natural and renewable resource, and are 100% compostable

Purchasing

  • Pallets are picked up for reuse or repair rather than discarding

Sales/Catering

  • Email is the preferred communication rather than large paper mailing campaigns
  • Contracts are distributed to multiple departments via email rather instead of paper copies

Service Express

  • All room service tickets are recycled
  • Reusable water bottles and water dispensers are used by team members to eliminate the use of bottled water
  • Bell carts are polished with recycled rags

Spa

  • Use and promote organic products
  • Reusable wash cloths instead of paper towels
  • Facial, massage, and body treatment supplies feature all natural ingredients

Stewarding

  • When business levels are low dish washing machines are shut down
  • All detergent products meet or exceed EPA GS-37 industrial cleaner guidelines

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  • The Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort
  • 16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78256
  • Phone: (210) 558-6500 | Res: 1-800-WESTIN1
  • Email Us