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Fairmont Scottsdale launches biodiesel program

Deep-fried foods may not be so good for your waistline, but at least you could be helping the environment when ordering those French Fries at the Fairmont Scottsdale.

The resort has launched a new program to convert its kitchen grease into one of the world’s fastest-growing new alternative fuels, biodiesel.

Partnering with local manufacturer AZ BioDiesel, the Fairmont Scottsdale will help to prevent more than 100,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere with the new program. By collecting more than 700 gallons of used cooking oil from the resort’s kitchens, AZ BioDiesel will be able to create nearly 600 gallons of biodiesel monthly – enough to power at least 7 diesel vehicles per year.

Formerly the resort’s grease was collected and shipped out-of-state. Now it is collected by the locally based biodiesel manufacturer, which converts and sells it in Arizona as a cleaner alternative for diesel vehicles.

“The Fairmont Scottsdale is committed to being good stewards of the environment. And, it’s pretty amazing to think that our kitchen grease can be used to help power school buses and other vehicles,” said Bob Foster, general manager of the Fairmont Scottsdale.

The new biodiesel collection program is one of many green initiatives at the Fairmont Scottsdale. Nearly a century before “environmentalism” became a catchphrase, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts was founded on an enduring connection to the land and communities in which it does business.

In 1990, Fairmont’s Canadian hotels pioneered the Green Partnership, the company’s comprehensive commitment to minimize our impact on the environment. Today “Green Teams” of Fairmont colleagues at more than 50 locations worldwide ensure that the quest for sustainable solutions continues to grow and evolve.

Additional recent green initiatives at The Fairmont Scottsdale have included: the adoption of a Desert Tortoise, a threatened species in the Sonoran Desert; the implementation of the resort’s Sonoran Trail, a tour of the resort showcasing its plants and animals; and a stepped-up recycling campaign that generates more than 200 tons of recycled paper, glass, plastics and aluminum each year.

Set against the backdrop of Arizona’s McDowell Mountains, the AAA Five-Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale reflects its Southwestern setting with Spanish colonial-style architecture, expansive plazas and lush, flower-filled gardens. The resort features 649 oversized guest rooms, including 69 new Fairmont Gold rooms and suites, five heated swimming pools, the luxurious 44,000 square-foot Willow Stream –

The Spa at Fairmont and championship golf at the adjacent TPC of Scottsdale’s Stadium and Champions courses. Dining options include the new BOURBON STEAK, a contemporary new steakhouse by Chef Michael Mina and The Grill, which offers seafood and chops with stunning views overlooking the 18th green at the TPC Scottsdale Stadium

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Guide to Green Hotspots

You don’t have to venture far from home to find eco-friendly places to eat, shop, and play. Here are several dozen of our favorite spots around the United States. If we’ve missed something in or around your town, let us know.

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Kitt Peak National Observatory You so want to sit back with the roof open and participate in the
Nightly Observing Program. See Saturn and the stars. Off Hwy 86 near Tucson, AZ. 520-318-8726; noao.edu/kpno

Hotel Valley HO 1950s legend complete with a Trader Vic’s. Stylish clientele eat local foods, can take a fitness class or a guided hike, and use low-flow toilets.

Taliesin West Frank Lloyd Wright HQ. Enhance your own ideas about organic architecture and conservation of the natural environment. In other words, get inspired. Cactus Rd and Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ

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