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The hotel also is working with executivex at Philips Electronics to determine possible CFL or LED technologu for lighting fixtures that currently work only with traditionalincandescengt bulbs. Other efforts under way at the new hotel includer a banquetrecycling program; installment of a filtratioh system to purify water and reduce waste; and an interna l Green Team to identify ways the hotel can be more “In this day and age, it is crucial for all companiew to be good corporate Since well before the hote opened, we have been identifying ways we can reduce our carbon footprint while also operating as a first-class said Leo Percopo, general manager of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.
The seasonal garden is growinh chilies, okra, mint, peppers and a variet y of herbs to be used at District American Kitchen andWine Bar, the restaurant locatecd on the bottom floor of the hotel. Distric t will also return compostable such as fruit andvegetabls peelings, to Singh Farms where it buys some of its The compost can then be used by the local farm to aid in the growint of new produce, continuing a sustainable hotel officials said.