Green Lodge Certification
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Overview of Green Lodging Certification Programs
Green Lodging Certification Programs
- Green Seal, US based certification
- BREEAM, UK based international certification
- EarthCheck, Australian based certification. Water Research Connected to Purdue University
- From the whitepaper:
- Green Tourism Business Scheme UK
- The Mercure Holland House Hotel initiated a free bike rental program to guest and included safety devices and bike map. This affected the hotel's carbon impact and was projected to decreases vehicle motor congestion in the area.
- One Aldwych Hotel included a "Evac system (Scandinavian vacuum operated drainage system)" on all toilets, resulting in an average toilet water demand of "1–1.5 litres (as opposed to a standard flush of 6-7 litres)". This vacuum system also approximately uses 5 watts of electricity per room per flush.
- Green Dragon Cetification - Wales
- Basic Green Dragon dialog, useful guide for involving residents and guests in sustainability efforts.
- Green Dragon monitoring procedures
- Green Dragon certified apartment association