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Willard InterContinental has undergone a subtle but well-planned transformation to a green hotel. General manager Herve Houdre tells the AFP that since 2005, he has been on a mission to make the prestigious hotel "the first in the world to function entirely on renewable energy." (The hotel runs completely on wind energy.)
Houdre and his team have implemented many eco-friendly features into the 332-room property. They switched out traditional incandescent light bulbs for LEDs, saving the hotel 13 percent on the electric bill in 2006. At check-in, the staff asks guests if they'd be willing to have their linens changed less often or donate $1 for nonprofits working on sustainable projects. Cleaning products and toiletries are all considered environmentally friendly, while the restaurant mostly uses organic or locally produced ingredients. The hotel transforms plastic, cardboard, and organic waste into 3,000 tons of compost weekly. Brides and grooms can have a sustainable wedding by choosing an organic buffet, green decor, and menus made out of recycled paper.
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Willard InterContinental Washington's Green Transformation
June 2, 2009Houdre and his team have implemented many eco-friendly features into the 332-room property. They switched out traditional incandescent light bulbs for LEDs, saving the hotel 13 percent on the electric bill in 2006. At check-in, the staff asks guests if they'd be willing to have their linens changed less often or donate $1 for nonprofits working on sustainable projects. Cleaning products and toiletries are all considered environmentally friendly, while the restaurant mostly uses organic or locally produced ingredients. The hotel transforms plastic, cardboard, and organic waste into 3,000 tons of compost weekly. Brides and grooms can have a sustainable wedding by choosing an organic buffet, green decor, and menus made out of recycled paper.
www.washington.intercontinental.com
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