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Habitat Suites, Austin, Texas

Efforts here consist of using ladybugs as natural pesticides and shade trees as natural coolers. The plants don’t require much water, and are only watered at night or in the morning, when watering is most effective. The hotel has received cooperation from the city of Austin as well, which partnered with the hotel to ration thermostats during peak periods to prevent brownouts from energy hogs.

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