Strategy For Waste Strategy For Waste Reduction In The Reduction In The

Hospitality IndustryHospitality Industry

The Green Plan for

Hotels

Creating an Environmental Policy and Program

Appointing a “Green Team” Developing your mission Incorporating preference into purchasing Calculating the costs of buying green Purchasing and testing products Evaluation and modification of program

Managing Energy Consumption

Lighting HVAC Laundry and Kitchen Environmentally preferable products for

managing energy

Choosing Efficient Lighting

Lamps and fixtures Outdoor lamps

Making Lighting Efficient

Environmentally preferable products

Managing Water Use

Retrofitting fixtures Maximizing efficiency in kitchen and

laundry Reducing water in grounds keeping Environmentally preferable water fixtures

Greening The Amenities

Personal care products Using recycled products Using refillable soap, lotion and hair rinse

dispensers Donating partially used products

Linens and Towel Reuse

Implementing a program Savings

Recycling and Solid Waste

Buying recycled Re-use Being user friendly – collection and

storage Evaluation

Publicizing Your Program

Letting your guests know Printed reminders Word of mouth Guest options

Employee Training

Announcing your program Coordinating a team Developing an incentive program

Your Community

Being involved in community events Joining and working with trade

associations Developing press releases

Sources for Information

Project Planet Green Suites Green Hotels Association DPPEA Internet sources