Eco-Friendly Features
Eco-friendly Toiletries
- Bulk soap, shampoos, and lotions given to guests instead of individually packaged toiletries to cut down on waste.
- Green Seal certified toilet paper, facial tissue, or paper towels in all rooms.
- Biodegradable soaps and shampoos provided to guests.
Recycling Program
- Recycle and/or compost waste.
- Reclaim wastewater for other uses such as irrigation or toilet flushing.
Sustainable Housekeeping
- Use of organic and biodegradable cleaning products.
- Towel and sheet reuse program so guests can use these items for more than one day to reduce water usage.
- Use of natural fiber sheets, linens, towels, and mattresses to reduce sensitivity issues.
Energy Saving Appliances or Fixtures
- LED light bulbs for all the lighting fixtures in hotel because they last longer, are durable and energy efficient.
- Installed energy efficient windows that improve insulation.
- Energy efficient HVAC system.
- Energy Star rated televisions and air conditioners in every room.
- Energy efficient appliances in hotel kitchens and laundry rooms.
- Highly insulated to discourage the escape of heat or air conditioning.
Renewable Energy Systems
- Energy produced from renewable sources (wind, solar, hydropower, thermal).
- Solar water heating system.
Water Saving Appliances and Fixtures
- low flow toilets.
- low flow shower heads.
- aerators on bathroom sinks to reduce water usage.
- water recycling systems that use grey water for other uses such as watering gardens or for toilet flushing.
- Collecting and using rainwater for irrigation or accommodation use.
- Water bottles or reusable drink ware used to reduce the need for single use bottled water.
Sustainable Building Materials
- Use of renewable, local and sustainable materials for construction of the building.
- Use of eco-friendly paint for interior and exterior.
- Built and designed in a way to minimize impact on local environment.
- Furniture made from sustainably sourced materials, such as reclaimed or recycled materials.
Sustainable Food Services
- Use locally grown foods to support local farmers and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions.
- Use fish from sustainable fisheries.
- Reusable dishes and utensils to reduce waste.
- Grow their own organic ingredients in garden or farm.