LAS VEGAS, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services and The Mirage Hotel & Casino unveiled today a new
recycling exhibit inside the Sustainability Discovery Center at
Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. The
exhibit is part of an ongoing commitment made by Republic and MGM
Resorts International to increase awareness of sustainability
throughout Southern Nevada and
among roughly 42 million tourists who visit annually.
"MGM Resorts International and Republic have partnered to
increase awareness of the positive impacts of recycling, and the
important role each individual can play," said Cindy Ortega, senior vice president and chief
sustainability officer of MGM Resorts International. "The Mirage
Sustainability Discovery Center serves as a valuable educational
resource for the Las Vegas
community and the hundreds of guests who visit the Secret Garden
and Dolphin Habitat each day."
The Sustainability Discovery Center features diverse interactive
displays that engage and educate visitors on consequential topics
ranging from wildlife preservation to water conservation, as well
as addressing the increasingly serious effects of ocean pollution.
Republic's new recycling exhibit informs visitors of all ages about
the recycling process, and provides practical tips on ways to
become a better recycler in everyday life.
"Any effort that we can make to encourage sustainable behavior
is a worthy one," said Tim Oudman,
market vice president of Republic Services. "We are extremely proud
to team up with MGM Resorts on this educational exhibit. We believe
it will be a valued resource in our community, and it will leave a
lasting impression for visitors from around the world about the
model for sustainability leadership that is emerging in
Southern Nevada."
In December 2015, Republic opened
the largest and smartest residential recycling facility in
North America, which is based in
the City of North Las Vegas. The
Southern Nevada Recycling Center is capable of processing two
million pounds of recyclable material per day, or 70 tons per hour.
The facility is also home to an interactive Learning Center that
offers visitors a rare, 360-degree view of the recycling process in
an observation deck that sits above live operations.
MGM Resorts offers a unique and active recycling program that
enables guests to recycle food, cardboard, plastic, glass, metal,
and a range of other materials without needing to sort materials in
separate bins. By recycling behind the scenes at most properties,
including The Mirage Hotel & Casino, MGM Resorts has achieved
an average recycling rate of over 42 percent, diverting more than
50,000 tons of material in 2015.
About Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at
the Mirage
The Secret Garden is home to white lions, white tigers, and
black and spotted leopards. Through the Secret Garden, Siegfried
and Roy seek to increase public awareness of the plight of all
endangered animals and to foster dialogue about the world's rarest
breeds. The Dolphin Habitat serves as home for a family of
bottlenose dolphins. These delightful dolphins charm visitors daily
with their playful and adventurous antics. Although guests enjoy
watching the mammals as they frolic in the water, the facility's
primary purpose is for research and educational programs. A
complete curriculum has been prepared with the Clark County School District to educate
elementary through university students on the wonder of marine
mammals.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's
leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of
destination resort brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay
Bay and The Mirage. The Company is in the process of developing MGM
National Harbor in Maryland and
MGM Springfield in Massachusetts.
MGM Resorts controls, and holds a 73 percent economic interest in
the operating partnership of MGM Growth Properties LLC (NYSE: MGP),
a premier triple-net lease real estate investment trust engaged in
the acquisition, ownership and leasing of large-scale destination
entertainment and leisure resorts. The Company also owns 51 percent
of MGM China Holdings Limited (HK: 2282), which owns the MGM Macau
resort and casino and is developing a gaming resort in Cotai, and
50 percent of CityCenter in Las
Vegas, which features ARIA Resort & Casino. MGM Resorts
is a FORTUNE Magazine World's Most Admired Company. For more
information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's
website at www.mgmresorts.com.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is an industry leader in
U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste. Through its
subsidiaries, Republic's collection companies, recycling centers,
transfer stations and landfills focus on providing effective
solutions to make proper waste disposal effortless for their
commercial, industrial, municipal, residential and oilfield
customers. We'll handle it from here.TM, the
brand's tagline, lets customers know they can count on Republic to
provide a superior experience while fostering a sustainable Blue
PlanetTM for future generations to enjoy a cleaner,
safer and healthier world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
RepublicServices.com. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
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@RepublicService.
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