American Ambassador Molly Bordonaro congratulated the Westin Dragonara Resort on its pro-environment efforts.

The resort was selected as the runner-up for the Ambassador's Award for Environmental Excellence in recognition of its efforts to adopt "green" technologies and to ensure sustainable business practices.

Mrs Bordonaro presented Michael Kamsky, hotel manger of the Westin Dragonara Resort, with a commemorative coin to acknowledge the resort's initiatives.

The Westin Dragonara resort has introduced a Green Room Programme, whereby guests can participate in conservation efforts by choosing to have their room linens changed on a less frequent basis.

The resort has also cut its energy consumption by eliminating electricity losses and by switching to energy saving light bulbs.

To mark Earth Day 2008, Mrs Bordonaro publicly acknowledged the efforts put in by five US firms operating in Malta for making a positive impact on the environment.

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