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16641 La Cantera Parkway - San Antonio - Texas
Property Audit Overview:
There are 244 properties currently listed in San Antonio. At this time there are 4 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 2 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. The Westin La Cantera Resort has been awarded a 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating The Westin La Cantera Resort completed an audit of their property's compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, enviromentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance, purchasing habits, plus many other factors. In it's efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, The Westin La Cantera Resort employs 21 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by The Westin La Cantera Resort please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Rebecca Johnson - 210-558-2281 Mailing Address: 16641 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio, US 78256 Resort Wide: -all used print cartidges are recycled -re-use of scrap paper and double sided printing when possible -lighting, computers, gas and equipment in all areas turned off when not in use -paperless guest registration -computer monitors turn off automatically after period of inactivity -use of email instead of paper fo communication and documentation -hybrid vehicle/transportation service is available upon request -recycle light bulb ballasts, light bulbs and batteries Kitchen: - kitchen energy reduction program reduces pre-heat timing and equipment usage -both organic foods and vegetarian options are available in outlets, banquet functions and in-room service -we offer local food products, thus reducing our carbon footprint for shipping Golf Course: - watering is conducted off of ET bases -annual irrigation audits -equipment power blown off prior to washing for water convservation Rooms: - Disposable drinking cups in guest rooms are 100% compostable (made from corn) |
The Westin La Cantera Resort
16641 La Cantera Parkway - San Antonio - Texas
Environmental Initiatives
Green Promotion
The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management The property has an on-site Green Team The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property advertisingEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lightingWater Conservation
Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays Towels reuse option for multiple night stays Water conserving devices are utilized including: low volume toilets, motion sensor public faucets, motion sensor public toiletsRecycling
Recycle containers located in office, kitchen, and staff areas Reusable food & beverage service used in lieu of disposable service items Recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) utilizedCleaning & Environment
Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry Entire property is non-smoking Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized
The Westin La Cantera Resort
16641 La Cantera Parkway - San Antonio - Texas
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