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The Westin Charlotte

601 S. College Street • Charlotte, NC 28202 · United States • Phone: 704.375.2600 · Toll-Free: 1.800.937.8461

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Green Practices at The Westin Charlotte

The Westin Charlotte has responded to the green trend with the development of strategies and practices for making our hotel more environmentally friendly, or "green" in an effort to protect our enviroment and promote wellness. Our hotel is managed with a focus on the business practices that help improve our environmental performance and impacts.

Housekeeping

Green Seal Approved chemicals for guest room cleaning
Guest Reward Program to have room serviced only when requested
Single head shower option to reduce water consumption

Kitchen

Energy reduction program to reduce pre-heat timing/equipment usage
Air conditioning computer technology

Banquet / Restaurants / Outlets

Recycling of cardboard
Recycling of plastic, aluminum, and glass beverage containers
Lighting automatically shuts off when not in use
Piloting water cooler options and corn based plastic cups in meeting rooms to reduce waste
Installing electronic meeting room signs eliminating paper waste

Stewarding

Green chemicals (APEX)
System to monitor efficiency of machine

Engineering

Digital thermostats to control energy
CFL bulbs being installed in all guest rooms reducing energy consumption
1.6 gallon per flush toilets to reduce water consumption
Variable speed drive to manage A/C energy for pumps, chiller, and air handlers
Laundry steam and air compressor turned off when not in use
Shut down escalators when not in use

Administrative Offices

Recycle all paper
Recycle used printer cartridges

Front Office Operations

Paperless check in
Recycle of newspapers
Email of guest folios available