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Starwood pays guests to go green

Starwood Hotels and Resorts new “Make a Green Choice” program is awarding guests with gift cards and membership points for going green during a stay at the one chain’s many Sheraton and Westin properties across the country.

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Greener in Seattle: two airlines work to reduce emissions and clean our skies

July 10th, 2009 in Airlines and Transportation • News

A new environmental project by Alaska Airlines and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is aiming to reduce aircraft fuel consumption, emissions and noise. The airlines are coordinating with the Port of Seattle, Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the project, dubbed “Greener Skies”, by using satellite-based flight guidance technology pioneered by Alaska Airlines to descend more efficiently and reduce aircraft fuel consumption, emissions and noise in the Puget Sound region.

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What is Sheraton doing to go green in Seattle?

June 30th, 2009 in Awards and Events • Hotels and Accommodations • News

Sheraton Seattle has recently been recognized by AH&LA for its environmental commitment with the 2009 Good Earthkeeping Stars of the Industry Award. From recycling to laundering, green teams and cleaning products, the property has become a model for green responsibility to both guests, employees and competition.

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