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The hotel also is working with executiveds at Philips Electronics to determine possible CFL or LED technologt for lighting fixtures that currentl work only with traditionalincandescent bulbs. Other efforts undere way at the new hotel includs a banquetrecycling program; installment of a filtration system to purifty water and reduce waste; and an interna Green Team to identify ways the hotelk can be more sustainable.
“In this day and age, it is cruciapl for all companies to be good corporate Since well before thehotel opened, we have been identifying ways we can reducr our carbon footprint while also operatingv as a first-class hotel,” said Leo Percopo, general managef of the Sheraton Phoenicx Downtown. The seasonal garden is growintg chilies, okra, mint, peppers and a variety of herbsa to be used at District American Kitchejn andWine Bar, the restauranft located on the bottom floor of the District will also return compostable items, such as fruitf and vegetable peelings, to Singh Farmws where it buys some of its The compost can then be used by the localk farm to aid in the growingt of new produce, continuing a sustainable hotel officials said.