Eco-friendly Hotel Practices
Eco-friendly Hotel Practices
ACRL is pleased to share the eco-friendly practices of the official 14th National Conference hotels. See what your hotel is doing to make your stay more sustainable. We encourage all attendees to do their part by participating in sheet/towel reuse programs, recycling and energy/water conservation whenever possible. Thank you for participating!
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Hotel Name |
Voluntary Sheet/towel reuse |
Recycling |
Energy & Water Conservation |
Food |
Other |
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Crowne Plaza |
Yes |
Yes, in guest rooms. Recycling in lobby and on floors done by staff. |
Low flow showers/toilets, faucets. |
Kitchen oil sold to biofuel company and proceeds donated to the Washington State Environmental Fund. |
Recipient of the 2006 Corporate recycler of the year award from Washington State Recycling Association. |
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Hilton Seattle |
Yes |
Yes. Recycle bins in guestrooms. Hotel separates and recycles all paper products and glass from all waste bins. |
Low flow showers and sink faucets. |
Surplus food donated to local food banks. Other food wastes are recycled. |
Hotel is working toward becoming LEEDS certified Green Building. Laundry uses Ozone system, reducing energy and chemical usage. |
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Homewood Suites |
Yes |
Yes, in hotel lobby. |
Low wattage light bulbs throughout hotel. |
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Yes |
Yes, in guest rooms and lobby. |
Low flow showers and toilets. |
Food & oil wastes are composted. Organic options in minibars. |
Unused bath products donated to local shelter. Free parking for hybrid vehicles. Non-toxic cleaners used by housekeeping. | |
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Yes |
Yes, in all hotel departments. |
Compact fluorescent bulbs; Low flow water systems for toilets, showers, faucets. |
Organic ingredients used in restaurant. Local vendors used. |
Hotel is non-smoking. Employees receive bus subsidies and flexible schedules. | |
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Paramount Hotel |
Yes |
Recycle bins in lobby. Hotel departments recycle cardboard and paper. |
Fluorescent lighting used in hallways. |
Surplus food from restaurant donated to local food banks. |
Recycled copy paper used by front desk and exec.offices. Housekeeping uses special cleaning cloths to reduce chemicals use. Laundry uses product to reduce water, chemicals and electricity usage. |
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Red Lion Seattle |
Yes |
Yes, in guest rooms and lobby. |
Automatic shut-off lights in rooms. |
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Hotel is non-smoking. Housekeeping uses some green cleaning products. |
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Roosevelt Hotel |
Yes |
No |
No |
None |
None |
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Sheraton Seattle |
Yes |
Yes. Recycling in hotel rooms, lobby, and other areas done by staff. |
Low flow water systems for toilets, showers, faucets. Compact fluorescent bulbs in fixtures. |
Oil wastes from kitchen are recycled. Food wastes are composted. |
Batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, wood, metal, ink cartridges are all recycled. |
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Westin Seattle |
Yes |
Yes, in central location on each floor. Recycle plastic, cardboard, paper, and glass. |
Compact fluorescent bulbs; Low wattage/high output lobby lighting; Low flow showers, toilets, faucets. |
Compost food waste. Recycle cooking oil. |
Laundry water recovery system; bus pass discounts for staff; capture/recycle waste heat and cooling. |