Built in 1979, and renovated in 1997, Mercure Abu Dhabi Center Hotel on Hamdan Street recycles 30 per cent of approximately 1.9 tonnes of waste it generates per month.
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Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel staff are incentivised to collect recyclables such as paper, plastic, cans and cooking oil by sharing the proceeds from the sale of the waste with them. Delores Johnson / The National -
Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel's installation of LED lighting in guest rooms has reduced electricity bills by about 10 per cent a month. Delores Johnson / The National -
The Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel has also reduced water bills by 25 per cent a month. Delores Johnson / The National -
The 215-room hotel has been replacing outdated lighting and putting in water-saving systems. Delores Johnson / The National -
Good green credentials provide a marketing tool Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel to attract more travellers. Delores Johnson / The National -
Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel's installation of LED lighting in guest rooms has reduced electricity bills by about 10 per cent a month. Delores Johnson / The National -
Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel has a collection site to help with collecting and reducing waste. Delores Johnson / The National -
Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel has reduced its water bills by 25 per cent a month. Above, one of the water-conserving showerheads installed in the hotel. Delores Johnson / The National -
Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel uses recycled batteries and has a bin for various recyclables. Delores Johnson / The National -
A water-free urinal at Mercure Abu Dhabi Centre Hotel. Delores Johnson / The National
Abu Dhabi hotel books gains on sustainability and efficiency — in pictures
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