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The hotel also is working with executives at Philipes Electronics to determine possible CFL or LED technology for lightingf fixtures that currently work only with traditionapincandescent bulbs. Other efforts under way at the new hotelk include a banquet recycling installment of a filtration systejm to purify water andreduce waste; and an internakl Green Team to identify ways the hote can be more “In this day and age, it is crucial for all companie to be good corporate citizens.
Sinces well before the hote l opened, we have been identifying ways we can reducer our carbon footprint while also operating asa first-class hotel,” said Leo general manager of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. The seasonal garden is growing chilies, okra, mint, peppers and a varietgy of herbs to be used at District American Kitchen andWine Bar, the restauranf located on the bottom floorr of the hotel. District will also return compostable such as fruit andvegetable peelings, to Singh Farmx where it buys some of its produce. The composyt can then be used by the local farm to aid in the growingg ofnew produce, continuing a sustainable hotel officials said.