LAS VEGAS, Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bellagio is
world-renowned for the spectacular floral exhibitions found within
its sunlit Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Each display
memorably showcases tens of thousands of flowers, plants and
organic materials in artful vignettes. When an exhibit ends,
however, the journey just begins for each planting – all find a new
beginning through a composting endeavor that turns them into
nutrient-rich mulch, creating an endless circle of life.
Actively dedicated to environmentally sustainable practices,
Bellagio's expert Horticulture staff composted and recycled more
than 600 tons of materials in 2009 alone including flowers, trees,
shrubs and plants. In addition, Bellagio's Conservatory &
Botanical Gardens now lines its horticulture beds with a layer of
recycled tire bits, instead of mulch, eliminating the need to
constantly replace the drainage barrier. A Horticulture staff
of 40 creates and maintains each spectacular display of nature in
full bloom.
"Bellagio understands the vital importance of recycling and the
impact we have on the environment by doing our part," said Director
of Horticulture Andy Garcia.
"Our Horticulture staff works extremely hard to envision and
implement spectacular floral displays, and we work equally hard to
determine ways to recycle and reuse these materials. As a
result of that effort, I am pleased to say nearly 100 percent of
our exhibits reappear as mulch either within the Conservatory or
the surrounding grounds of Bellagio."
Cindy Ortega, Senior Vice
President of Energy and Environmental Services for MGM Resorts
International, said, "Being green isn't just about putting a cup in
a recycling bin. Being green is an ever-evolving
consciousness that drives us to constantly look for ways to protect
the environment and then ask ourselves if we can do more.
Bellagio's horticulture recycling endeavor is a shining
example of MGM Resorts International's dedication to this
earth-first philosophy."
The corporate-wide sustainability practices of MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) have led to substantial reductions in
electricity, gas and water usage at all of its properties. To
learn more about the company's global commitment to green
practices, visit
www.mgmresorts.com/company/environmental-responsibility.aspx.
For more on Bellagio's sustainability efforts, go to
www.bellagio.com/hotel/sustainability.aspx.
SOURCE MGM Resorts International
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