Green Initiatives at Sheraton Suites Plantation

We are working to build on our culture of sustainability. As a global company, Starwood has the size and scope to make a real difference. Sustainability makes good business sense. Not only can we save money, but our guests and customers increasingly want it, and our associates are passionate about it.

- Frits van Paasschen
President & Chief Executive Officer
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc

energy and resource consumption reduction

• Make a Green Choice program
• Florida Green Lodging Destination
  
• All guest room lighting use compact fluorescent bulbs.
• High energy efficient light fixtures throughout the back of the house
• Replaced all T12 fluorescent with T8 bulbs
• Preventive maintenance program
• Installed variable speed drive HVAC motors

water conservation

• In-room linen and towel reuse program encourages guests to reuse linens and towels in an effort to reduce chlorine and detergent use and save millions of gallons of water
• Replacing toilets with low-flow toilets as needed
  

local produce and products

• Food donation to Second Helpings and Boy Scouts of America following Starwood's corporate standards with regards to time and temperature controlled foods

waste minimization

• All printer and fax toner cartridges are recycled
• Office paper recycling bins are located in all departments
• Recycling bins are located in public area
  
• Internal documents are distributed via e-mail to decrease paper use whenever possible
• Elimination of Styrofoam use
• Bottled water alternatives include providing water pitchers and water glasses for meetings
• Meeting attendees are encouraged to use their own writing pads