Our Commitment
We are committed to use the least amount of resources and minimize our environmental impact.
How?
Reduce
- Our Green Program allows guests to save water in their rooms by reducing the amount of linen used.
- Plastic room keys are reused after being sanitized.
- We recycle: Paper Products, Plastic, Aluminum, Printer Cartridges, Electronics
- Housekeepers recycle all paper, glass, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans left behind in our guest rooms.
- Equip our rooms with low flow toilets, censored HVAC systems, and energy efficient lighting.
- Implemented a re-use towel program.
- Equipped with 100% compact fluorescent or LED light bulbs.
- Participate in our hotel’s water conservation efforts by having your sheets changed every three days. This can save hundreds of gallons each day.
- Keep all recyclable products like glass, newspaper and plastics separate from your trash, which helps increase our recycling efficiency.
- Participate in our Green Program where you opt to not have full housekeeping service daily. Daily, Housekeeping will still collect all garbage, and if needed change towels.
Awards
TripAdvisor
Here's how we did it:
GENERAL
ENERGY
WATER
PURCHASING
WASTE
SITE
- For 10 years, we've been awarded the "GreenLeaders Silver" level award.
Here's how we did it:
GENERAL
- Tracks energy use
Regularly measures and records energy use (at least 4 times a year) - Towel reuse program
Program includes housekeeper training and regular checks - Linen reuse program
Program includes housekeeper training and regular checks - Recycles waste
Recycles at least two types of waste, such as paper, glass, plastic and cardboard. - Recycling bins in guest rooms
Guests sort trash and recyclable waste into separate bins in their room - Recycling sorted by housekeeping
Housekeeping staff separate trash and recyclable waste - Staff training on green practices
Staff trained at least once a year on implementing the hotel's green practices - Education for guests on green practices
Guests can learn about the property's green practices before or during their stay - At least 75% of interior lightbulbs are energy-efficient
Energy efficient lightbulbs include compact fluorescent (CFL), LED, and T5/T8 fluorescent bulbs
ENERGY
- ENERGY STAR guest room appliances
ENERGY STAR appliances are used in guest rooms - ENERGY STAR laundry machines
At least 75% of laundry machines are ENERGY STAR qualified - ENERGY STAR pool heater
Pool heaters are ENERGY STAR qualified - A/C temperature set to save energy
Indoor temperature set at a minimum of 72 F during the summer - Efficient heating/air-conditioning system
Efficient boilers, chillers, furnaces and/or heat pumps - Preventative maintenance plan
Regular checks to ensure energy and water equipment is working efficiently - Sensors adjusts the temperature when a guest room is empty
Sensors in over 90% of guest rooms - South facing overhangs keep building cool
Reduces energy usually needed for air conditioning - Tree shading to keep building cool
Reduces energy usually needed for air conditioning
WATER
- Tracks water use
Regularly measures and records water use (at least 4 times a year) - Water-efficient faucets in guest bathrooms
Over 90% of guest room faucets use 1.5 gallons per minute or less - Water-efficient showerheads in guest bathrooms
Over 90% of guest room showerheads use 2 gallons per minute or less - Water-efficient toilets in guest bathrooms
Over 90% of guest room toilets use 1.28 gallons per flush or less - Water-efficient faucets in public restrooms
Over 90% of staff and public faucets use 1.5 gallons per minute or less - Water-efficient toilets in public restrooms
Over 90% of staff and public toilets use 1.28 gallons per flush or less - Water-efficient urinals in public restrooms
Over 90% of staff and public urinals use 0.5 gallons per flush or less
PURCHASING
- Over 50% of fruit & vegetables are certified (organic, fair trade etc.)
- Over 50% of meat, fish and dairy is certified (organic, fair trade etc.)
- Over 50% of beverages are certified (organic, fair trade etc.)
Including alcohol, coffee and tea - Over 50% of grains and bread are certified (organic, fair trade etc.)
- Recycled facial tissue
Over 50% recycled content - Recycled office paper
Over 50% recycled content - Recycled paper towels
Over 50% recycled content - Recycled toilet paper
Over 50% recycled content - Toiletries with over 50% recycled packaging
At least 90% of toiletries have recycled packaging - "Green" certified cleaning products
Over 50% of cleaning products are certified - Over 25% of furniture has "green" characteristics
Such as recycled content, renewable or salvaged materials, or being locally sourced.
WASTE
- Tracks waste
Regularly measures and records waste (at least 4 times a year) - Over 90% of waste is recycled, reused or composted
- Recycles flooring
At least 90% of flooring is recycled when replaced - Recycles furniture
At least 90% of furniture is recycled when replaced - Recycles mattresses
At least 90% of mattresses are recycled when replaced - Safe disposal of hazardous materials
Such as paint, printer cartridges, batteries and fluorescent lightbulbs - Reusable dinnerware and cutlery
At least 90% of crockery and cutlery is reusable - Recyclable disposable dinnerware & cutlery for take-out
At least 90% of disposable food service items (e.g. cups, napkins) are recyclable - Composts biodegradable products (e.g. packaging)
Biodegradable products are composted on-site or at an offsite composting facility - Composts food waste
Food waste is composted on-site or at an offsite composting facility - Composts yard waste
Yard waste is composted on-site or at an offsite composting facility
SITE
- Non-toxic pest control
Integrated pest management uses non toxic methods (e.g. traps, baits, gels) to control pests - Local plants in garden
At least 75% of landscaping has plants native to the region