Going green in the desert
Sustainability
Environmental responsibility is vital to VAI. We take great pride in integrating sustainable practices into our resort, limiting waste and our carbon footprint, increasing energy efficiency and promoting responsible resource use. Our goal is to help protect our beloved desert ecosystem while ensuring the hospitality and meeting and events industries can thrive.
Planned Sustainable Practices
- 25% or less daily water use than the average golf course in Arizona
- Collaborating with City of Glendale on a water conservation plan and using less than 1% of the city’s water utility portfolio
- Implementing a rainwater capture system to reduce evaporation and recycle water for landscaping and irrigation
- Third-party laundry fulfills sustainability practices for all linens, terry and uniforms
- Bulk guest room amenities, including shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and lotion, to limit one-time use plastic
- Water bottle refill stations to limit plastic bottles
- At least 75% of seafood will come from sustainable sources as governed by Marine Stewardship Council, Monterey Bay Aquarium and World Wildlife Fun
- Partnering with Chefs to End Hunger to redistribute excess food to charitable organizations
- Utilizing ECOLAB innovations to reduce environmental and health impact of cleaning products and utilizing technology to maximize efficiency in ware-washing
- Partnering with local services and vendors to reduce our carbon footprint
