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An Example of the Resort's Geo (Culturally Sustainable) Initiatives:
  • Resort is 100% Owned by Pima and Maricopa People of the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC)
  • All Artwork at the Resort is from Pima and Maricopa Artisans
  • All 500 guestrooms are custom-designed to reflect either Pima or Maricopa traditions through art, historical photographs and custom furnishings and décor
  • Throw blankets from Pima artist Amil Pedro are featured in each quest room and proceeds from purchases go to his foundation to pass traditional crafts to youth
  • Resort Staff volunteer regularly within the GRIC in reading programs, toy drives, Thanksgiving turkey drives, garden harvests, education programs, etc.
  • Cultural Concierge are on staff to share (GRIC) history and heritage with guests
  • Storytellers during the winter season share traditions and legends with guests
  • The AAA Five Diamond Kai restaurant supports the gardens of the Gila Crossing Schools in the GRIC and harvests those gardens weekly for use in the menu.
  • All Resort Food & Beverage outlets utilize locally grown and indigenous ingredients from the Gila River Farms
  • Donate usable items left by meetings/groups to the GRIC
  • Speak traditional Pima language at Kai, Aji and other outlets allowing guests to learn and connect with the culture
  • More than 30% of Resort staff are Native American
Listing by department of Current Green Practices

All Departments
  • Recycle Paper, Plastic (PET and Shrink Wrap), Aluminum, Cardboard
  • Recycle print cartridges
  • White Copy/Printing Paper is 100% Post Consumer Content (FSC Certified)
  • Colored Copy/Printing Paper is 30% Post Consumer Content
  • Energy efficient lighting throughout resort (CFL bulbs in all guest rooms / low lumen
  • Lighting/computers/equipment in all area turned off when not in use
Aji Spa
  • Utilize and promote organic products including our house label "Indigenous"
  • Use local vendors for product supply
  • Utilize wash cloths vs. paper towels
Audio Visual (American Audio Visual)
  • Paperless sales and inventory software system
  • Energy efficient LED lighting fixtures available for events
  • Electric golf cart to transport equipment on-site.
  • Business Center office equipment (Copier, Printer, etc...) turned off daily after business hours
  • Flipchart pads are made from 70% post consumer recycled material
Banquets
  • All light panels in Conference Center and Meeting rooms are programmed with 4 permanent settings allowing users to select the most efficient setting based on the event.
  • Lighting in all rooms are shut off when not in use
  • Air Conditioning is maintained by the status of room (Shut down when not in use)
  • Recycle waste generated from meetings: paper, plastic, aluminum, cardboard
  • Reusable items left by groups donated to Gila River Community schools and Boys & Girls Club
Engineering/Landscape
  • Electronic thermostats in guestrooms with pre-set settings to minimize energy consumption
  • Energy Management System to control all mechanical, HVAC, chiller and boiler systems, and pumping station for water features to maximize efficiency
  • Reduced number of heated pools available during winter/low use season
  • Installed energy conserving flat plate system for chillers
  • All landscaping around the property is native to the area and in keeping with the natural environment thus requiring less water to maintain. All watering is on timed drip system
Guest Services
  • Hybrid property vehicle used for guest transport
Housekeeping
  • Green Seal approved chemicals used in cleaning
  • Bed linens changed upon request
  • Towels replaced upon request
Koli Equestrian Center
  • Manure is composted
Purchasing
  • Reuse of packing material (styro) and gel packs
  • Practice double sided printing where possible
  • Pallets are picked up for reuse or repair instead of dumping
Restaurant Outlets
  • Follow energy conservations practices when business levels are low or restaurants are closed. Gas, lights, computers, turned off
  • Use local ingredients in select menu items
  • All Natural Hormone free beef
Sales/Catering
  • Re-use paper (scrap paper) / double sided print when possible
  • Utilize e-mail instead of direct mail when possible
  • Scan and e.mail instead of fax
  • Utilize products derived from recycled materials
  • Promote banquet menus that utilize local products
  • Promote amenities created by the children and artisans of the Gila River Community
Stewarding
  • Dish machine shut down between washes when business levels are low
  • Used grease is recycled by local biofuel company for use in Arizona
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