WE'RE HERE FOR YOU, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The Westin La Cantera Resort is committed to protecting our environment and preserving our precious natural resources. We believe being green is not a definitive objective but understand it's a process of being "greener." We are dedicated to the process and promise to promote a lifestyle that ensures our environmental impact on the world around us is minimal and as positive as possible. We reduce, reuse, recycle where possible.
Resort Overall
- Participation in "Make a Green Choice" that gives guests the choice to decline daily housekeeping services and in return receive a $5 gift card to use at participating f/b outlets within the hotel. Guests hang the "green choice" card outside their guestroom door indicating their decision to decline services that day. Saves water and other resources, providing guests an earth-friendly alternative to having their bed linens and towels changed every day.
- all used print cartridges are recycled
- re-use of scrap paper and double sided printing when possible
- lighting, computers, gas and equipment in all areas is turned off when not in use
- paperless guest registration
- computer monitors turn off automatically after period of inactivity
- energy efficient CFL lighting in all guest rooms and in the hotel's public spaces
- use of email instead of paper for communication and documentation
- hybrid vehicle/transportation service is available upon request with Concierge Services
- mandatory reports are printed only as absolutely necessary, and on recycled paper
- a recycling program is in place for light bulb ballasts, light bulbs, and batteries
- recycle bins are in all offices and department areas
- participate in Trip Reduction Program
- recycle all paper, cardboard, aluminum and plastics
- green Cleaning Supplies
- order "green" products, including office supplies, etc.
By Department
Housekeeping
- bed linens and towels are changed only upon guest request to aid in water and energy conservation efforts
- linen and towel reuse program through Housekeeping program
- use of non-toxic "green" chemicals
- guest room disposable drinking cups are made from a natural and renewable resource, and are 100% compostable
- provide guests option to use one only one shower head from the dual heavenly shower head
- all detergent products meet or exceed EPA GS-37 industrial cleaner guidelines
Meetings/Banquet
- lighting is turned off in all rooms when not in use
- air conditioning in use only during occupied meeting times
- digital copies of meeting materials
- provide clients with several options to customize their meeting with other green tactics
- water stations throughout meeting space
- team works directly with clients to customize their program to be "greener" through Audio Visual component, food and beverage offerings, and anything else the client is interested in doing to decrease the carbon footprint of their program
- meeting room temperatures centrally controlled in accordance with meeting schedules
Audio Visual
- use of a paperless sales and inventory software system
Food and Beverage
- both organic foods and vegetarian options are available in the restaurants, banquet functions and in-room service
- kitchen energy reduction program reduces pre-heat timing and equipment usage
- we offer local food products, thus reducing our carbon footprint for shipping
- incorporating Super Foods into its menu offerings
- six Sigma Kitchen Energy project to maximize efficiency and reduce unneeded energy consumption in all property kitchens
- recycle cooking oil in outlets
- all detergent products meet or exceed EPA GS-37 industrial cleaner guidelines
Community Service
Engineering
- electronic thermostats in guestrooms with pre-set settings to minimize energy consumption
- an energy Management System is used to control all mechanical, HVAC, chiller and boiler systems, and pumping stations
- all guest rooms and public areas feature 1.4 gallon per flush toilets
- most light bulbs have been switched out with CFL bulbs
- Six Sigma Energy Reduction Project
Golf
- watering is conducted off of ET bases
- annual irrigation audits
- equipment is blown off prior to washing for water conservation
- equipment is calibrated frequently to ensure proper application
- routine maintenance on all equipment to improve mileage and cause less wear
- recycle grass clippings and yard waste
- implemented recycling program throughout the course
- minimizing turf that needs to be watered and turning into natural preserve
Purchasing
- pallets are picked up for reuse or repair rather than discarding
Sales/Catering
- email is the preferred communication rather than large paper mailing campaigns
- contracts are distributed to multiple departments via email rather instead of paper copies
Service Express
- all room service tickets are recycled
- reusable water bottles and water dispensers are used by team members to eliminate the use of bottled water
- bell carts are polished with recycled rags
Spa
- use and promote organic products
- reusable wash cloths instead of paper towels
- facial, massage, and body treatment supplies feature all natural ingredients
- work with companies who provide environmentally friendly products and services.
- vegan nail polish
- recycle plastic bottles from professional products
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood® Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien®, AloftSM and the recently announced ElementSM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com/pressclub.
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The Westin La Cantera Resort | 16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78256
Phone: (210) 558-6500 | Fax: (210) 247-9641 | Info@WestinLaCantera.com |
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