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Information on green programs at the Embassy Suites in Lake Tahoe. Read more
Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe
The Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno, Nevada is the first and only resort in the United States to heat their entire facility with on-site geothermal wells, saving $2.2 million dollars per year in natural gas expenses and reducing annual carbon emissions by 12,000 metric tons. The success of the Peppermill’s geothermal operation drew attention to a multitude of other opportunities for saving money through energy efficiency projects. Guests can now find green projects all over the hotel, including greywater recycling, artificial grass turf lawns, LED lighting, soap and shampoo recycling, electric vehicles, cardboard recycling, food waste recycling and more. Read more
Bently Biofuels Company in Minden, Nevada collects used cooking oil from restaurants and turns it into biodiesel – a renewable, domestically produced, environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum diesel fuel. Carbon emissions released from biodiesel are 78 to 85 percent lower than emissions from petroleum fuels. If used in place of petroleum diesel, Bently’s 2012 production of biodiesel would offset 9.6 million pounds of CO2 emissions – the equivalent of taking 820 cars off the road for one year. In addition to preventing waste and lowering CO2 emissions, Bently is able to compost almost all of the waste products from the biodiesel plant, and use the composted leftovers to fertilize farm fields. Read more
- A tightrope walk ahead for corporate sustainability managers June 3, 2020A tightrope walk ahead for corporate sustainability managers Rajat Panwar Wed, 06/03/2020 - 00:00 Amidst numerous uncertainties surrounding post-COVID corporate climate, one thing is certain: Sustainability managers will face multifaceted challenges. Many could face budget cuts, even as their stakeholders expect them to ramp up sustainability efforts and seize this unique "opportunity" to initiate fundamental […]
- It's time to prioritize the survival of indigenous people, the world's forest stewards June 2, 2020It's time to prioritize the survival of indigenous people, the world's forest stewards Carol Goodstein Tue, 06/02/2020 - 00:00 Hunting and gathering for food is taking on a whole new meaning of late. The ever-lengthening line at my local Whole Foods starts to wrap around the outside of the store before 7 a.m., as socially […]
- Real-life Lessons for Trucking's Clean Future June 1, 2020Real-life Lessons for Trucking's Clean Future Having flown under the radar for decades, the trucking industry more than proved its value during the COVID-19 crisis as hospital, grocery and e-commerce deliveries became critical. With more attention on the industry and its current practices, we want to focus on its future as well. Trucking is ready […]