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The hotel also is working with executives at Philips Electronices to determine possible CFL or LED technology for lightinyg fixtures that currently work only with traditionaplincandescent bulbs. Other efforts under way at the new hotel includr a banquetrecycling program; installment of a filtratio system to purify water and reduce waste; and an internaol Green Team to identify ways the hotep can be more sustainable.
“In this day and age, it is crucial for all companiesx to be good corporate Since well before the hotel we have been identifying ways we can reduce our carbon footprin while also operating asa first-class said Leo Percopo, general manager of the Sheraton Phoenixx Downtown. The seasonal garden is growing okra, mint, peppers and a variety of herbs to be used at Districr American Kitchen andWine Bar, the restaurant locatexd on the bottom floor of the hotel. District will also return compostable such as fruit andvegetable peelings, to Singhu Farms where it buys some of its produce.
The compost can then be used by the loca farm to aid in the growing of new continuing asustainable cycle, hotek officials said.