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Protecting our shared environment and the planet is of fundamental importance to the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) and its members. To support this common goal, the Association and the Westin Chicago River North, are working together to make sure that the 2011 Summer Conference & Annual Meeting is an environmentally friendly experience by:

Meeting Materials

• NACWA has significantly reduced printed materials for conferences, and print only what is necessary to the success of the conference.
• Materials that are printed for our meetings are printed on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper that is made with a minimum of 10% post consumer waste, and printed with soy based inks.
• NACWA lanyards are made from 100% post consumer plastic, mostly plastic bottles.

Recycling of Materials

• Recycling bins will be provided in meeting rooms and at breaks.
• Following the conclusion of the meeting, be sure to stop by NACWA’s registration desk to drop off your badge and lanyard – NACWA strives to recycle as many meeting materials as possible.

Other NACWA Meeting Policies

• NACWA offers only tap water at our conferences, so that we can all enjoy the product of our member’s labors and reduce waste.

Westin Chicago River North Environmental Policies

• The Hotel uses a minimum of 30% post consumer recycled paper goods.  Copiers are set to print double-sided.
• All bathroom and kitchen fixtures in the Hotel have been converted to water saving devices such as low flow and automatic flush toilets.  Several other types of equipment have been replaced with high energy star efficient models.
• The Hotel’s recycling program includes paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, print cartridges, light bulb ballasts, light bulbs, batteries and kitchen grease.
• Recycling bins for plastic bottles, paper and aluminum cans are available in all guest rooms.
• The Hotel minimally uses disposable goods for food service items and local food products are offered.
• Paper-less check-in is offered to guests and environmentally friendly cleaning and pest control products are used throughout the hotel.
• A Towel and Linen Reuse Program is practiced in the hotel, as well as energy efficient lighting and timers.