The Refinishing Touch Blog

The largest hotel in Manhattan, the Hilton New York, has begun implementing a new waste disposal program with some unique scientific innovations. Using a new organic waste decomposition system that employs microorganisms, the hotel is dissolving food waste and reducing the total amount of garbage throughout the hotel by about 400 bags every day.

This new program is part of a trio of innovations being introduced by the Hilton to celebrate the two years it's been using fuel cell technology to produce clean power. In addition, the hotel was recently awarded the “Green Street” Award by the Avenue of the Americas Association for its green technology initiatives.

Along with the organic waste disposal system, the Hilton has implemented a new water purification system created by Natura Water, which purifies water using two different filters and UV light, and a biodegradable guestroom access key card program, which uses a bioPVC film that allows the cards to break down in as little as nine months.

These innovative programs are inspiring examples of how the hospitality industry is constantly pushing the envelope to find newer and more effective ways to reduce their impact on the environment - and right in the middle of America's biggest city.