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Case Study 1
THE HOTEL: Radisson Blu Residence Dubai Marina, UAE
CERTIFICATION: Green Key
Why Green Key?
- To support our commitment to responsible business and to be recognised as a sustainable business partner to our guests and employees.
- The hotel has always maintained an eco-friendly ethos, but the opportunity to be recognised by an independent specialist would support our positive environmental initiatives.
The main changes?
- Implementation of a robust recycling programme including paper, plastics, glass and aluminium, as well as the safe disposal of electrical items including batteries.
Installation of a water tank to collect the AC condensation water to irrigate the hotel grounds and vegetation.
- Changed the original incandescent lamps to CFL lamps.
- Implementation of regular RB and environmental training sessions for all of the hotel employees.
- Commitment to local community activities including the annual earth-hour celebration.
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On-going initiatives?
- Transfer of CFL lamps to LED throughout the hotel.
- Employee accommodation monthly energy saving challenge – part of Think Planet energy-saving scheme.
- Collection of can ring pulls for the Philippine community fund.
- VFD installation for FAHU & Extraction units.
The future?
- Implementation of solar power energy to support hot-water production.
- Roof-top garden.
- Water restrictors on all taps within guest rooms and public areas.
- Installation of push- button taps and toilet cistern displacement bags within the employee changing facilities.
Total time?
Six months.
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