Meetings at The Ritz-Carlton are carefully designed to create an unparalleled guest experience while protecting our natural resources. Together with our property-based Ritz-Carlton Environmental Action Conservation Teams (REACT) you and your attendees can support our efforts to reduce our environmental imprint and make a meaningful difference. Within our hotels, we reduce energy and water usage, offer a linen and terry reuse program, and utilize environmentally preferable cleaning products. Our meeting venues support a sustainable future by offering recycled paper products and pens, water service options, organic and local food and sustainable seafood options. The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. is pleased to include these additional environmentally responsible meeting practices for you and your attendees to further complement our legendary service:
- Rainforest Alliance certified coffee
- Natura® water filtration systems in lieu of bottled water
- VolunTeaming options for your group’s free time
- Donation of surplus unused prepared foods, as regulations permit
- Unused promotional products and event supplies donated to local community partners
- Donation or reuse of event or wedding florals to local community partners
- Linenless Buffet Tables
- 100% Paperless billing
- Composting of all food waste
- Public space and guest room recycling
- LED and CFL lighting throughout the hotel