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AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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