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Marriott Rolls Out Green Meetings Program in Europe

June 1, 2009

Marriott is introducing its "Green Events" program at all continental Europe JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts, and Courtyard by Marriott Hotels. The concept, which debuted at U.S. properties last year, includes the following eco-friendly meeting components:

- 100% FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified writing pads, flipcharts, and stationery items
- Bic Ecolutions® pens made from recycled content and biodegradable (Marriott purchases 47 million pens per year)
- Environmentally friendly presentation materials
- Access to recycling containers in or near meeting rooms
- Water service featuring seasonal flavors served in large recyclable bottles or pitchers
- Paperless event proposals, contracting, and billing (where legally possible)
- Fresh seasonal fruit and produce
- Bulk candy in glass jars rather than packaged
- Glass or wooden linen-less tables used for all pre-function and meeting areas
- Use of energy-efficient AV equipment

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