The team visits companies that have tried, and
tested environmentally-sound strategies, from industries as diverse as aluminium production to printers, to see where they can adapt these initiatives into the operations of the hotel.
Siggi von Brandt, director of business development and head of the task force, said: "The hotel has long been a supporter of environmental awareness, but recycling paper and plastic is no longer enough - we need to be more proactive.
"At Le Royal Meridien, environmentally friendly chemicals are used for washing the laundry and the cutlery, but perhaps our biggest initiative is that the steam from the laundry is used to heat the water in the swimming pools."
The luxury resort has won a number of awards for its attitude to the environment, including Kuoni Green Planet and Hotelplan, and is a Certified Eco Hotel.
As well as its commitment to the recycling of paper, printer cartridges, bottles, plastic, cans and oil, the resort also recycles waste water, treating it before using it to water the landscaped gardens.
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'Eco task force' set up at Le Royal Meridien
- United Arab Emirates: Sunday, October 26 - 2003 at 15:21
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Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa in Dubai has increased its commitment to the environment by appointing a team of 20 staff members - many of whom are senior management - to work as a 'green' task force.
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Le Méridien is a global hotel group with a portfolio of over 135 luxury and upscale hotels (36,000 rooms) in 56 countries worldwide. The majority of its properties are located in the world's top cities and resorts throughout Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. The company also enjoys a strategic alliance with JAL-owned Nikko Hotels, providing loyal guests access to an additional 44 properties around the world. Headquartered in London, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts Group was formed by the Principal Finance Group of Nomura International plc. The Principal Finance Group has since become independent and is now known as Terra Firma. The Terra Firma Group manages Le Méridien for Nomura International plc.Further information:
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