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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort launches recycling program

Resort-wide cork recycling program launched June 1

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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, in partnership with ReCORK, has launched a new initiative to recycle thousands of its natural used wine corks.

Corks will be collected throughout the resort in an effort to help ReCORK in their recycling program. SOLE, a leading manufacturer of footwear products, blends the recycled corks into unique formulations used in the production of eco-friendly “flip” sandals and packaging. With the flips available for purchase at Tahoe Provisions, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe will be the first venue to function as both a ReCORK collection site for natural corks and a retailer of the SOLE flips.
 
Sponsored by Amorim of Portugal, the world’s largest producer of natural cork closures, and SOLE, the goal of ReCORK is to find reuse applications for as many corks as possible — and in the process, help communicate the value cork forests play as a sustainable natural resource that must be protected. Beginning in June, ReCORK collection boxes will be stationed at Lone Eagle Grille and other resort venues, with the goal of collecting 30 pounds or more of corks. This new initiative is part of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino’s ongoing green efforts and commitment to eco-friendly practices.

“We are excited to be a part of this innovative “green” initiative,” commented David Lockard, Director of Food & Beverage with Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe.  “The simple act of recycling used corks, like many environmental efforts, is a small one but it can have incredible results. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe is constantly striving towards increasingly sustainable practices, and partnering with ReCORK in collection, education, and sale of recycled cork products is an additional achievement towards that goal.”

ReCORK has already collected millions of used corks, and in conjunction with SOLE, have found new and exciting purposes for them. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino’s efforts will redirect thousands of natural wine corks that end up in the garbage each year to innovative applications.
 
For more information regarding Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, visit the resort Website at www.laketahoe.hyatt.com or call (775) 832-1234.

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino’s New Grand Lodge offers sweeping lake and mountain views from the 422 guestrooms, including suites and lakeside cottages. This lakeside resort captures the essence of classic Tahoe luxury in the magnificent 1920s grand lodge design style, incorporating rough hewn beams, rich leathers, and massive granite features throughout.  In addition, the resort has a 20,000 square foot casino, spectacular lakeside dining, workout facilities and the 20,000 square foot Stillwater Spa & Salon, the largest and most indulgent spa facility at the Lake. Situated on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is located at County Club Drive at Lakeshore in Incline Village, NV. Conde Nast Traveler's readers' poll named Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino one of the Top 50 Ski Resorts in North America for 2007, 2008 and 2009.
 
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is located at 111 County Club Drive in the beautiful neighborhood of Incline Village. The hotel can be reached by phone at (775) 832-1234 or toll free at 1-800-633-7313. The Hyatt Lake Tahoe Resort can be visited on the Web at www.laketahoe.hyatt.com.