The Basics of Going Green for Hotels
A Checklist of “Must-Haves”
“Eco-friendly hotels get higher consumer reviews than their non-
green counterparts.” -- Travelocity
“Customers’ green attitudes are, in general, significantly associated
with their expressed intentions to visit a green hotel, to spread word-of-mouth about a green hotel, and
to pay more for it.” -- International Journal of Hospitality Management
13 Green Hotel Basics
Make recycling available in common areas– Lobby– Near vending machines– Near elevators– Outside conference rooms
Purchase products in bulk– Concentrated cleaners– Aerosol cans
Donate leftover food
Minimize the use of disposable food service items
Purchase energy-efficient equipmentRoomOfficeHVACKitchenLaundry
Use energy-efficient lighting
Install low flow faucets, toilets, showerheads
Incorporate eco-friendly landscape, planting, and watering procedures
Start a towel and linen reuse program
Fill clothes washers, dryers, and dishwashers to recommended capacity for each cycle and use coolest effective water temperature.
• Ozone laundry systems boost energy conservation and reducing energy expenses.
• With ozone, the catalyst for clean is ozone combined with cold water.
Use non-phosphate, nontoxic, biodegradable, concentrated liquid or powder cleaning and laundry products.
• Ozone laundry systems eliminate the need for fabric softeners and reduce the amount of detergent required to produce CLEAN laundry, while improving linen quality.
Store hazardous substances safely and appropriately.
Establish an environmental purchasing policy.– Use recycled printing paper– Purchase paper products made from
postconsumer material
Benefits of Going Green:• Lower operating costs • Increase customer and employee
satisfaction• Reduce environmental impact• Enhance marketability as an
environmentally friendly business
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