"Geo" Initiatives by Department > "Eco" Practices by Department
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- Recycle paper, plastic (PET and shrink wrap), aluminum and cardboard
- Recycle print cartridges
- White copy/printing paper is 100% Post Consumer Content (FSC Certified)
- Colored copy/printing paper is 30% Post Consumer Content
- Energy efficient lighting throughout resort (CFL bulbs/low lumen in all guest rooms)
- Lights, computers and equipment in all areas is turned off when not in use
- Utilize wash clothes instead of paper towels
- Use a R.O. water source versus bottled water
- Paperless sales and inventory software system
- Energy efficient LED lighting fixtures available for events
- Electric golf cart to transport equipment on-site
- Flipchart pads are made from 70% Post Consumer Recycled Material
- All light panels in Conference Center and Meeting Rooms are programmed with 4 permanent settings allowing users to select the most efficient setting based on the event.
- Air conditioning is maintained by the status of room (shuts off when room is not in use)
- Use residential style banquet tables for buffets and coffee breaks to reduce laundering of linen
- Use water stations with glasses opposed to plastic bottle and plastic cup waste
- Helping to provide "Green meeting space" by relocating paper products to meeting room credenzas to help reduce paper waste
- Utilizes Six Sigma Green Belt methodology in measuring and reducing energy
- Electronic thermostats in guestrooms with pre-set settings to minimize energy consumption
- Energy Management System to control all mechanical, HVAC, chiller and boiler systems and pumping station for water features to maximize efficiency
- Reduced number of heated pools available during winter/low use season
- Installed energy conserving flat plate system for chillers
- All landscaping around property is native to the area and in keeping with the natural environment thus requiring less water to maintain, all watering is on a timed drip system
- Practice double sided printing when possible and practical
- Utilize e-mail scanning instead of faxing
- Use a "Green" Xerox machine
- Reusable luggage tags that are marked with a dry erase pen for delivery
- Hybrid property vehicle used for guest transport
- Reuse scrap paper and double side print when possible
- Utilize e-mail instead of direct mail when possible
- Scan and e-mail instead of fax
- Reduced handbook size
- Quarterly newsletters versus monthly newsletters to save paper
- Green Seal approved chemicals used in cleaning
- Bed linens changed and towels replaced upon request
- Plastic cups in guest rooms are made from corn
- Use blue bags for recycling plastic and aluminum
- Use red bags for stained linen (saves water and chemicals)
- Old terry items used to make cleaning rags for room attendants
- Make a Green Choice program allows guests to decline housekeeping service and receive a $5 gift card for Ko'Sin Restaurant, Lobby Bar or exchange for 500 SPG points
- Reuse of packing material (styro) and gel packs
- Practice double sided printing when possible
- Pallets are picked up for reuse or repair instead of dumping
- Follow energy conservation practices when business levels are low or restaurants are closed - gas, lights, computers are turned off
- Use large capacity milk dispenser to reduce plastic carton usage
- Lights are monitored throughout the day
- "Bring Your Own Cup" incentive for associates at Vasip Coffee Shop (employees who bring their own coffee cup will receive a discount)
- Reuse scrap paper and double side print when possible
- Utilize e-mail instead of direct mail when possible
- Scan and e-mail instead of fax
- Utilize products derived from recycled materials
- Dish machine shut down between washes when business levels permit