Just some of the green measures practiced here at Kah-Nee-Ta.
• Formation of a staff Green Team to develop and review and implement sustainable practices and measures.
• Offer in-room bed linen and towel conservation program for multi-night guests.
• Use bio-degradable chemicals and products in housekeeping and laundry Departments.
• Using recycled paper for brochures and stationary when appropriate.
• Use air dryers in the Village Pool locker rooms and the paper towel dispensers have recycled paper in them.
• Offer glassware and fabric napkins instead of paper products in conference and dining facilities.
• Recycling paper in Administrative offices and utilize the services of a shredding company 2 to 3 times a year.
• Recycle paper & newspaper in administrative offices.
• Conserving electricity in many of our offices, including:
-Turning off the Heater & Air conditioning during off hours.
-Turning off the copy machines and powering down computers at end of day.
• Research new green products for every department.
• Working with companies to purchase green products and services whenever possible.
• Purchase meats from a meat processor that is certified as using sustainable practices.
• Facilities Department recycles fluorescent bulbs, cardboard, brass and copper.
• Bring water to guests on request in restaurants.
• Limit use of paper cups in administrative and employee areas.
• Use cloth napkins in restuarants rather than paper products.
• Purchase more organic apparel in gift shops, use of natural products when possible.
Please feel free to provide any feedback or ideas for our Green Team to Jeff Dean at purchasing@kahneeta.com.
Updated July 1, 2008