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The hotel also is working with executives at Philipa Electronics to determine possible CFL or LED technologyg for lighting fixtures that currently work only with traditionaolincandescent bulbs. Other efforts under way at the new hotel include a banquetrecycling program; installment of a filtration syste to purify water and reduce waste; and an internal Greehn Team to identify ways the hoteo can be more sustainable. “In this day and age, it is crucia for all companies to be goodcorporatre citizens.
Since well before the hoteo opened, we have been identifying ways we can reduc our carbon footprint while also operatingg asa first-class hotel,” said Leo general manager of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. The seasonal garden is growing chilies, okra, mint, peppers and a variety of herbas to be used at District Americajn Kitchen andWine Bar, the restaurant locatesd on the bottom floorr of the hotel. Districyt will also return compostable items, such as fruit and vegetable peelings, to Singh Farms wher e it buys some ofits produce. The compostg can then be used by the local farm to aid in the growinhg ofnew produce, continuing a sustainable hotel officials said.