westin peachtree plaza

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westin peachtree plaza
Part of the Westin Peachtree Plazas Green
Council objective for 2009 was to get accredited
with a Green Seal Certification as well as
evaluating ways to reduce its environmental
impact in the community and ultimately our carbon
footprint. As a proud participant in the Atlanta
Downtown Zero Waste Zone, a variety of
environmentally sustainable practices such as
single stream recycling, composting of food
waste, and waste water management have been
implemented. The Westin Peachtree Plaza is
committed to educating our associates and
incorporating environmental awareness into the
everyday culture of the hotel.
Green Certification Member of Atlanta Downtown
Zero Waste Zone Member of the Convene Green Alli
ance (CGA)
Pursuing Green Seal Certification
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practices in environmental excellence

• ENERGY AND WATER CONSERVATION
• Energy efficient lighting systems utilizing CFL
  and LED technology in guestrooms
  
• Use of an ozone wash system which significantly
  decreases the amount of hot water and natural gas
  needed to launder items.
  
• Linen Towel Reuse program
• Sidewalk sweeping instead of spraying with water
• Roofing materials that reflect heat from the sun
  and as a result put less demand on hotel air
  conditioning system
  
• PC power management (screen savers, stand by
  mode, etc)
  
• Steam recycling mechanism saving heat energy
  and water
  
• Low energy hand dryers in Public toilets
• Close down of guest floors during low-occupancy
  months
  
• Individual temperature control in a majority of
  meeting rooms
  
• Installation of more efficient chiller and
  dishwashers

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waste minimization and environmentally
responsible purchasing

• Comprehensive recycling program throughout
  building
  
• Use of building products that incorporate
  recycled content materials
  
• Sustainable food and beverage choices
• Re-use of Laundry Hangers
• Fryer Oil Recycling
• Battery Recycling
• Fluorescent bulbs
• Minimization of supply deliveries to reduce
  carbon emissions associated with deliveries
  
• Elimination of Styrofoam from property
• Furniture refurbishment and reuse instead of
  newly purchased furniture
  
• End of life linen management program
• Donation of linens, towels, guestroom amenities,
  miscellaneous supplies, furniture, equipment to
  local non-profit organizations
  
• Bulk purchasing
• Food donation to local non-profit organizations
• Composting of food waste
• Amenity donation to local charities
• Paperless check-in
• Chemicals in spray bottles as opposed to spray
  cans
  
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enhanced indoor environmental quality

• Eco-friendly cleaning products in laundry and
  housekeeping
  
• Hotel interior is 100 smoke free
• Use of low-VOC sealers and paints
• Use of low-VOC carpets and wallpapers
• Live plants in public areas to improve air
  quality
  
• Saline pool that reduces the use of chlorine

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raising awareness through engagement

• Fully engaged Green Council in the hotel
  comprised of leaders throughout the hotel
  including operational areas and Sales and
  Marketing
• Part of the Atlanta Downtown Zero Waste Zone
  focusing on reducing the environmental impact of
  and have pledged to recycle, reuse spent grease
  for the local production of biofuel and compost
  or donate food residuals to drastically decrease
  the amount of waste going to landfills.
• Member of the Convene Green Alliance (CGA)
• Continuous associate education and training
• Commuter incentive program for hotel associates,
  discounts available for use of public
  transportation
  
• Use of e-mails, electronic displays and letters
  to communicate green initiatives to associates
  
• Email BEOs instead of faxed and photocopied
• Green Meetings banquets features
• Sustainable menus
• Linen less buffet tables and back bar units
  available
  
• Reusable dishes, cutlery and lines
• Recyclable boxes for to-go lunches
• Optional water pitchers instead of water bottles
  and choice of jugs of juices instead of
  individual bottles
  
• Mugs instead of paper coffee cups