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Tracks energy use 
Regularly measures and records energy use (at least 4 times a year)

Towel reuse program 
Programme includes housekeeper training and regular checks

Linen reuse program 
Programme includes housekeeper training and regular checks

Recycles waste 
Recycles at least two types of waste, such as paper, glass, plastic and cardboard

Recycling bins in guest rooms 
Guests sort trash and recyclable waste into separate bins in their room

Recycling sorted by staff 
Staff separate trash and recyclable waste

Staff training on green practices 
Staff trained at least once a year on implementing the hotel's green practices

Education for guests on green practices 
Guests can learn about the property's green practices before or during their stay

ENERGY STAR kitchen appliances
ENERGY STAR appliances are used in the kitchen

A/C temperature set to save energy
Indoor temperature set at a minimum of 72 F during the summer

Heating temperature set to save energy
Indoor temperature set at a maximum of 72 F during the winter

Efficient heating/air-conditioning system
Efficient boilers, chillers, furnaces and/or heat pumps

Preventative maintenance plan
Regular checks to ensure energy and water equipment is working efficiently

Completed energy assessment of building
Evaluation to identify ways for property to save energy

Sensors adjusts the temperature when a guest room is empty
Sensors in over 90% of guest rooms

Tracks water use
Regularly measures and records water use (at least 4 times a year)

Water-efficient faucets in guest bathrooms
Over 90% of guest room faucets use 1.5 gallons per minute or less

Water-efficient faucets in public restrooms
Over 90% of staff and public faucets use 1.5 gallons per minute or less

Recycled office paper
Over 50% recycled content

"Green" certified cleaning products
Over 75% of cleaning products are certified

Over 75% of flooring/carpeting has "green" characteristics
Such as recycled content, renewable or salvaged materials, or being locally sourced

Tracks waste
Regularly measures and records waste (at least 4 times a year)

Completed waste assessment of building
Property has evaluated the amount and type of waste it creates, in order to plan how to reduce it

Recycles used cooking oil
At least 90% of used cooking oil is recycled or used for biodiesel

Safe disposal of hazardous materials
Such as paint, printer cartridges, batteries and fluorescent lightbulbs

Leftover materials donated or re-used
Such as toiletries, food, furniture and electronics

Composts yard waste
Yard waste is composted on-site or at an offsite composting facility

Non-toxic pest control
Integrated pest management uses non toxic methods (e.g. traps, baits, gels) to control pests

Education for guests on local environment
Education about local environmental issues such as local habitats and conservation efforts

Low VOC paints
Low volatile organic compound (VOC) paints, primers, adhesives, and sealants are used