Element by Westin - New Eco Friendly Hotel Chain
Element is a new hotel chain from Westin - owned by Starwood. Element takes into account the 3Rs .... Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. For those who would like to continue being GREEN when they travel this might be the way to go. 
Read on for more >>>
" ... being kind to the environment. All ... guest room ... kitchen appliances are Energy Star rated. ...use as many recycled materials as possible in design and construction."
" ... incorporates eco-friendly materials wherever possible. ... carpets with up to 100% recycled content and recycled carpet cushions. Art ... is mounted on a base made from recycled tires. And low VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints improve indoor air quality ..."
" ... silverware and glassware to reduce waste generated by plastic utensils and paper cups. Bath amenities are in a dispenser system rather than wasteful multiple mini-bottles. ... guest rooms include recycling bins for paper, plastic and glass."
The first locations are: Lexington, MA, (summner 2008), element Summerlin (Las Vegas, NV);
element Houston Vintage Park (Houston, TX), and element Arundel Mills (Baltimore, MD)
Via: Element by Westin Link
More about Element ... " ... has made a brand-wide commitment for all element hotels to pursue the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED Certification,..."
Via: Element by Westin Link