Typically when Vegas is mentioned the terms that come to mind are over the top; crazy cocktails and fast Ferraris, what happens in vegas……

I just got back from PROJECT, a trade show that we participate in twice a year and was pleasantly surprised to see that amongst all the craziness going on in sin city, there is a mandate to be more sustainable…

I try to stay at the the Wynn whenever I can, not because their gardens and lobby are absolutely stunning or because they have the largest Ferrari and Rolex showcase in North America but because every one of their exquisite restaurants offers a separate vegetarian menu. At Tableau I had what seemed like a gourmet vegan egg mcmuffin for breakfast yesterday, I have to say that I was very impressed. Was also the best damn freshly squeezed O.J. I’ve had in a long time, no, not all fresh O.J.’s are the same, some places are whimsical enough to blend in clementines, tangerines…

The Mandalay Bay encourages you not to worry about recycling your trash at their property because they physically go through everything to separate recyclables. This all gets topped off by plans to light up the strip with solar power over coming years.

For a city that has always had a reputation for being over the top, seems like some of the hotels can be examples for other properties around the world. I’m happy to report that I no longer have to feel so sinful when heading out there twice a year