While some of these items are already in place, the hotel is currently in the process of implementing all elements of this program, some of which include:
Recycling
• All newspapers taken to a designated recycling bin.
• All cardboard collected and recycled. Additional products, including metal and aluminum cans, glass bottles, kitchen grease, and paper products are recycled.
• Office products recycled, including computer paper, copier paper, newsprint, toner cartridges and aluminum cans
Energy & Water Conservation
• All fluorescent tubes are recycled and light bulbs in guest rooms changed to CFL (compact florescent light)
• Guests are encouraged to conserve water and energy through a company-wide program called “Conserving for Tomorrow”
• Guestroom HVAC units are controlled by an energy management system. Motion detectors and balcony door switches shut down units when the guestroom is unoccupied or the balcony door is open.
• Low flow shower heads installed in all guest bathrooms.
Conference Practices
• Meeting rooms and common areas are kept at an appropriate temperature for the season and for casual summer dress. All functions are programmed into a central energy management system, indicating start/stop time of functions and low/high temperature limits.
• Recycling bins made available for each group’s use.
Food & Beverage Practices
• Availability of paper, plastic, or Styrofoam is very limited and used only on request both front and back of house.
• Vegetarian and healthy options are provided upon request at every meal.
• Pitchers of water/juice are made available instead of individual plastic bottles unless requested otherwise; Milk and/or creamers in bulk are made available for coffee and tea.
• All liquor bottles and cooking oil is recycled.
Transportation
• Employee “Ride Share” program subsidizes carpooling (preferred parking spaces assigned) and use of public transportation.
• Public transportation options are published on Web site and Direction sheets
• Our Sales and Guest Services Teams encourage all guests to rent a bike from us instead of using their car for local activities.
For more information about Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach and Marina Hotel's sustainability program, visit their Web site: http://www.cpredondobeachhotel.com/
