This presentation was created by me and sent to all general managers of Marriott hotels in the Central region.

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3. Minneapolis Marriott Southwest 5801 Opus Parkway | Minnetonka | MN 55343 952.935.5500 | www.mplsmarriottsw.com green meeting solutions Marriott International aspires to be the global leader that demonstrates how responsible hospitality management can be a positive force for the environment and create economic opportunities around the world and in the communities where we work and live. To view green practices carried out at Marriott Southwest, please visit www.mplsmarriottsw.com and click on Green Meetings under the Planning Events & Meetings section. everyday meetings The following are offered everyday for your event. Post-consumer Recycled Pens 100% Post-consumer Fiber Note cards Pitchers of Water and Glassware on Tables or Water Station in Room Recycling Receptacles Outside Meeting Rooms Reusable Linens and Napkins Food Waste Taken to Local Farmers Marriott International Green Certified Sales, Event and Banquet Managers one step further The following are available to make your event even more green. Please ask your event manager for pricing. 50” Plasma TV instead of Flipchart or Paper Agendas Whiteboard instead of Flipchart Stainless Steel Reusable Bottles instead of Plastic Water Bottles (available with your group’s logo) Organic Chocolates and Candies Organic and Locally Produced Sodas, Juices, Wine and Spirits Fair Trade Coffees and Teas Organic and Locally Grown Floral Arrangements 100% Recycled with Post-consumer Fiber Chlorine-free Cocktail Napkins

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