Green Lodge Certification

Overview of Green Lodging Certification Programs

• Green Lodging News and Resources

• Summary Article on Green Certification Programs

• Green Travel article

Green Lodging Certification Programs

• Green Seal, US based certification

• Michigan's voluntary hospitality guidelines

• BREEAM, UK based international certification

• EarthCheck, Australian based certification. Water Research Connected to Purdue University

• Audubon International Green Lodging Certification

• White Paper on Greening Tourism Industry with a Caribbean Perspective

• 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

• Green Globe Certification

• Sustainable Travel International STEP Program