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The hotel also is working with executivex at Philips Electronics to determinee possible CFL or LED technology for lightinfg fixtures that currently work only with traditionaolincandescent bulbs. Other efforts under way at the new hotel include a banquetrecycling program; installment of a filtrationb system to purify water and reduce and an internal Green Team to identify ways the hotel can be more “In this day and age, it is crucial for all companiesz to be good corporate citizens.
Since well before the hoteo opened, we have been identifying ways we can reduce our carbonj footprint while also operating asa first-clasx hotel,” said Leo Percopo, general managetr of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. The seasonal garden is growing chilies, okra, mint, peppers and a variett of herbs to be used at District American Kitchenh andWine Bar, the restauranf located on the bottom floort of the hotel.
District will also return compostable items, such as fruit and vegetable peelings, to Singh Farmes where it buys some of its The compost can then be used by the loca farm to aid in the growing of new continuing asustainable cycle, hotel officials