Meetings and events at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago are carefully designed to create an unparalleled guest experience while protecting our natural resources. Within our hotels, we reserve energy and reduce water usage, utilize LED light bulbs in guest rooms and guest corridors, secure energy saving shower heads and faucets, recycle oils, paints, thinners, batteries, light bulbs, cardboard and plastics. Our meeting venues support a sustainable future by offering linen-less buffet and banquet tables, biodegradable paper products, organic and local food offerings with sustainable seafood options.