Energy Improvements

• Compact fluorescent light bulbs are used in all guestrooms & public areas
• Night set-back thermostats are in all guestrooms
• State-of-the-art HVAC Cooling tower
• High-efficiency natural gas boilers
• Lobby fountain is timed to turn off from midnight until 7am.
• Outdoor lighting is set on timers to turn off in daylight hours
• All accommodations utilize energy efficient appliances
• Employee computers are turned off when not in use
• Back-of-the-house area lights are off when no one is present
• Public area windows are tinted to reduce heat emissions

Water & Wildlife Conservation

• Guest bathrooms use low-flow toilets & showerheads and smaller sink bowls
• Linen & towel reuse program is in place for multiple-night guests
• Multiple conservation areas enable natural wildlife to thrive

Waste Minimization

• Copy machines default to double-sided printing
• Shampoos, conditioners & body wash dispensers replace individual bottles in The Spa and public shower areas
• Copy paper in back-of-the-house locations with minimum print on front are to be printed on the back or recycled for future printing

Recycling & Composting

• Use of recycled material in building of the new Water Park food and beverage area
• Use of refurbished hardware and phones for all employee stations
• Recycling receptacles are placed in all back-of-the-house areas
• Recycled paper used in all office printers (chlorine free paper)
• Used shampoo and conditioner bottles donated to a local shelter
• Older furniture, linens, curtains, dishware and bedding to a local shelter
• Consumer paper products made from recycled fibers
• Recycling of all back-of-the-house ink cartridges back to manufacturer
• Recycle old key cards and key card folders/passports and bring to recycling center
• Paper packaging of in-room amenities is recycled
• All sensitive papers are shredded and recycled

Green Meetings

• Left-over food is composted or donated to a local farm
• Condiments are served in bulk
• Individual temperature control in meeting rooms
• Extra exhibit materials are distributed to charitable organizations
• Eco-friendly materials & cleaning products are used
• We utilize double-sided printing on post-consumer recycled paper
• Banquet menus are posted on website and use of e-proposal system

Miscellaneous

• We purchase recycled products for promotional items and office supply items
• Back-of-the-house departments recycle cardboard boxes
• We provide all-natural products in The Spa
• We donate worn tennis & golf balls & equipment to charities or local shelters
• We use saline solution in swimming pools to reduce chlorine and harsh chemicals
• We use recycled materials for decking, chairs, tables and awnings at the Water Park food & beverage area.
• We use water-based latex paints versus paints with harsher chemicals
• Organic baby food is available for guests

Future Additions

• Reclaimed water is used to water grounds & golf courses
• Ionizers are available to guests upon request
• Recycling bins are placed throughout conference space