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Commitment To Planet

Mohegan Sun is a sustainable event & entertainment complex

The Mohegan Tribe recognizes that survival and well-being depend directly and indirectly on the natural environment, and that sustainability means to create and maintain the conditions under which humans and nature co-exist in productive harmony to support present and future generations. Therefore, we acknowledge a responsibility to the environment and commit to implementing practices which promote environmental sustainability with a specific focus on energy conservation to reduce our carbon footprint, conservation of resources through water use and source reduction, re-use, recycling and reduction in waste.

Connecticut Green Lodging Certification

The tribe consistently strives to raise awareness within the community, including the encouragement of employee participation and training employees in environmental principles. We will continue our commitment to the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) Green Lodging Council certification for our hotel.

Carbon Offsets

The Mohegan Tribe purchased and owns land in Costa Rica to offset carbon dioxide emissions in the form of sequestration. The land has been planted with native trees that trap carbon dioxide quickly and efficiently. It is also interspersed with fruit and berry trees to provide food to wildlife. The two fifty-acre plots consist of five species of trees (klinki, mahogany, deglupta, chancho, almendro) to sequester up to 25 metric tons of carbon dioxide per hectare per year

Green Cleaning Programs

Mohegan Sun also practices "green cleaning", which is cleaning for health without harming the environment. Some of the efforts include the use of eco-friendly products such as laundry detergents, Green Seal certified chemicals and HEPA filtration systems. This effort also focuses on a new cleaning technology that uses electrolysis to generate a disinfectant and a cleaning solution that is ecologically better than traditional cleaning supplies and can be made on site.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

We have well developed principles for reducing, recycling and reusing to lessen the environmental impact by striving to purchase environmentally friendly products and services through our supply chain and utilize sustainable vendor practices.

ENERGY SAVING EFFORTS

‣ We utilize T8 fluorescent or LED energy-efficient bulbs and fixtures instead of high-intensity discharge lighting.

‣ Temperature sensors in our hotel rooms allow for the temperature to float when the room is not occupied.

‣ Motion sensors control lighting in unoccupied spaces.

‣ Our property utilizes cooling towers for chilled water reducing energy consumption.

‣ Multiple complimentary electric vehicle charging stations are available for both guest and team member use.

WATER CONSERVATION

‣ Our hotel rooms conserve water by utilizing low-flow showerheads and toilets.

‣ We recycle 100% of water used.

‣ Our hotels offer water-saving linen programs to guests during their stay.

WASTE MANAGEMENT

‣ Over 700 tons of food waste and scraps are transported to local pig farms each year.

‣ Our hotel rooms offer digital newspapers and magazines instead of traditional paper.

‣ Used fry oil from kitchens is recycled into bio-fuel.

‣ All recyclables, construction debris and food scraps are fully recycled.

‣ Recently replaced individual plastic containers of shampoo, conditioner and body wash with in-shower dispensers in guest rooms.

Electric Vehicle Chargers

Electric vehicle chargers are available in both the complimentary valet and our always free public self-parking garages. With both Legrand and Tesla chargers all electric vehicles are supported on property.

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