Wingate by Wyndham in Bradenton was recently designated a Green Lodging property by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The Florida Green Lodging program promotes water conservation, recycling and energy reduction as good sustainable business practices to reduce waste and conserve natural resources. Examples of green practices that participating properties practice include utilizing low-flow plumbing fixtures, a linen reuse program, and installing ENERGY STAR® appliances and programmable thermostats. The waste reduction criteria are met by providing the opportunity to recycle, purchasing items in bulk, purchasing recycled materials and by recycling ink and toner cartridges. All designated properties must also use green cleaners and high efficiency air filters.