How does ‘Green’ Profile Ratings Work?
Eco Reservations ‘Green’ Rating
Eco Reservations ‘Green’ Ratings are assigned to properties based upon researching ‘Green’ certification programs worldwide
in accordance with environmental hospitality industry standards.
To view a property by green criteria, go to the map on the home page. Click on your intended location to display a thumbnail list
of all Eco Reservations properties in that area. Eight criteria are listed to the left of the page:
- Management
- Energy Efficiency
- Water Efficiency
- Reuse and Recycling
- Fragrance-free
- Air-quality
- Human Health & Local Economy
- Land use
The ratings are objective evaluations of a properties ‘green’ practice which may include on-site inspections
and customer feedback Eco Reservations ‘Green’ Rating
    
Management
We have a written environmental policy available to you.
We have a ‘green’ purchasing policy in place.
We provide a ‘green’ training program for our employees.
We track your environmental savings.
We are a proud to operate environmentally friendly
Energy Efficiency
Energy-efficient lighting.
Energy-efficient heating and/or cooling systems.
Energy-efficient laundry.
We produce our electricity using solar panels, wind or water.
Energy efficient windows.
We lower the temperature of heating when not in use.
We have installed insulation?
We use timer control where applicable.
We use built in power saving devices.
We unplug unnecessary equipment over night.
We keep doors and windows closed when not in use.
We have replaced damaged weather-stripping on doors and windows.
Water
Linen and towel re-use program.
Water-efficient laundry.
Low-flow showerheads.
Faucet aerators.
We use biodegradable detergent for laundry.
We use biodegradable detergent for dishwasher.
Reusing and Recycling
We recycle.
We provide guests the opportunity to recycle.
We use consumer toilet paper.
We use post consumer paper.
We promote paperless communication.
We reuse discarded or leftover clothing or donated it rather than thrown it out in the trash.
We have designated recycling bins in common and vending areas.
We have recycling bins in guest rooms.
We collect and dispose separately.
Fragrance-Free
Fragrance free cleaning products in some or all rooms
Fragrance free laundry in some or all rooms
No artificial air freshener and carpet freshener in some or all rooms
No scented candles or potpourri in some or all rooms
Unscented hand soap in rooms or available
Air quality
All-natural cleaning products in some or all rooms
Biodegradable cleaning and laundry products
We have smoke-free rooms
We have pet-free rooms
We are in a clean air area
We have a water fountain
We have life plants in guest rooms
Human Health & Local Economy
We offer organic food choices.
We offer local food choices.
We offer vegetarian food choices.
We have a food donation program.
We compost.
We use local service contracts.
We use local businesses.
We use local contractors.
We shop locally first.
We employ locally.
Land Use
We use only recycled water on any water features on the property.
We use storm water runoffs to reduce and prevent debris and oils from reaching creeks, lakes and drinking water.
We avoid the use of salt for de-icing.
We avoid the use of mineral fertilizers.
We use indigenous plants.
We avoid the use of herbicides and insecticides.
- We offer “Green Meetings”
- We are ‘green’ certified by;________________________
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