| Waldorf-Astoria New York is Into Beekeeping |
| Wednesday, 06 June 2012 03:05 |
 The Waldorf-Astoria New York has acquired honeybees. The Waldorf plans to harvest its own honey and help pollinate plants in the city, joining a mini beekeeping boom that has taken over hotel rooftops from Paris to Times Square. Beekeeping is a natural fit for hotels trying to keep up with industry-wide pressure to "go green," whether it's retrofitting their buildings to make them energy efficient or simply adopting environmentally conscious practices. About one-third of America's diet benefits from honeybee pollination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For New York City, the bees will help pollinate new trees that have taken root as part of the city's plan to plant one million trees over the next decade. For more Times Square articles like Waldorf-Astoria New York is Into Beekeeping, please visit the New York City News Section of TimesSquare.com |
