May, 2008
 

1. Offering linen reuse program

2. Recycling paper

3. Using compact fluorescents in guestrooms

4. Using compact fluorescents in public spaces

5. Offering towel reuse program

6. Training maintenance staff on conservation and energy procedures

7. Recycling cardboard

8. Water conserving retrofits for showers

9. Recycling program in administrative areas

10. Tracking energy and water consumption on a monthly basis
 

1. Having occupancy sensor controls for the thermostat in guestrooms

2. Recycling food waste

3. Using indoor paints that are low or zero VOC (volatile organic compounds) or Green

Seal Certified

4. Using T8 lamps in corridors

5. Giving preferential treatment to vendors/suppliers who offer recycled products

6. Using daily cleaning chemicals that have a MSDS health rating of “1” or less and/or

Green Seal Certified

7. T8 lamps in back of house

8. Tracking generation of solid waste on a monthly basis

9. Recycling program in guest rooms

10. Recycling program in recreational areas
 

In rank order, the following are the biggest motivations for implementing green lodging

practices:

1. Environmental benefits and building guest loyalty (tie)

2. Financial savings

3. Increasing market share

4. New revenue opportunities

5. Marketing and public relations coverage

6. Preempting government regulations

In rank order, the following are the biggest challenges or barriers hoteliers face in

implementing green lodging practices:

1. Having enough capital to invest

2. Achieving ROI

3. Ability to find vendors/suppliers offering the products they need

4. Having enough time

5. Limited knowledge/resources

6. Garnering support from government or local organizations

7. Possibility of negative guest reactions
 

82.3% train their maintenance staff on conservation and energy procedures

72.2% track energy and water consumption on a monthly basis

65.9% have individual(s) dedicated to improving their property’s environmental

performance

60.3% have eco-friendly practices implemented into their landscaping efforts

32.4% track generation of solid waste on a monthly basis
 

34.6% have had an energy audit or building re-commissioning in the past five years

30.1% currently have an environmental purchasing policy

22.3% are planning an environmental purchasing policy within the next year
 

87.8% recycle paper

81.7% recycle cardboard

65% recycle plastic

63.3% recycle glass

50.6% recycle metals

18.9% recycle food waste

78.9% have a recycling program in administrative areas

64.2% have a recycling program in the kitchen

46.9% have a recycling program in the common areas

34.8% have a recycling program in recreational areas

32.6% have a recycling program in guest rooms
 

88% have a linen reuse program in place for guests who stay multiple nights

83.5% have a towel reuse program in place for guests who stay multiple nights

43.4% have programmable on/off timers or sensors used for lighting in low

traffic/occupancy areas

28.2% give preferential treatment to vendors/suppliers who offer recycled products

16% use an occupancy sensor control for the thermostat in guestrooms
 

80.4% use water conserving retrofits for showers

69.9% use water conserving retrofits for toilets

42.9% use water conserving retrofits for laundry
 

86.2% use compact fluorescents in guestrooms

85.2% use compact fluorescents in public spaces

49.7% use LED exit signs

30.7% use T8 lamps in back of house

27.5% use T8 lamps in corridors
 

29.3% use daily cleaning chemicals that have a MSDS health rating of "1" or less and/or

are Green Seal Certified

23.4% use indoor paints that are low or zero VOC (volatile organic compounds) or Green

Seal Certified