Ritz-Carlton’s First Green Property to Open This Fall
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte will open this October, becoming the first Ritz-Carlton “green” property. This will be the first environmentally built hotel for greater Charlotte as well, having 146 rooms. It has been designed to attain LEED Gold certification in new construction once it opens, as well as existing building certification one year after opening.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a building rating system developed by the United States Green Building Council and is designed to rate green building in multiple categories. The Charlotte Hotel has incorporated many green functions, from a green vegetated roof to employee uniforms that are derived from materials in recycled plastic bottles.
The highlighted features of The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte’s eco-conscious efforts are their use of a Natura water purification system. This will in essence mean 73,000 less plastic bottles in landfills, savings on 104 barrels of oil, and the elimination of almost 49 tons of CO2 emissions. Among other environmentally friendly features the hotel has implemented a state-of-the-art air transfer system which means that outside air will be efficiently circulated through guest rooms and suites. For guests who drive Hybrid vehicles, complimentary parking will be offered.
Guests will enjoy being educated about the green features of The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte by members of the hotel’s Education Center for Sustainable Practices. This first of its kind hotel for Charlotte is located seven miles from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and is within a short walking distance of some of the best businesses, music and attractions.
