Green Lodge Certification
From Green Garage Detroit
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
- 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
Process: This certification implements an environmental management system. There are 5 levels, each recognizing specific steps a business has accomplished in sustainability efforts. Additionally, the levels progress a business to ‘’’’ISO 14001‘’’’ (international environmental standards).
Length: Depends on ability for implementing each step.
Price: Unknown
Stated Benefits:
Notes: Involved and intricate undertaking
- Level 1 promotes open dialog with all staff, and commitment by management.
- General monitoring procedures
- Other Green Dragon documents
- Hanfod Housing Association (Level 3) . Originated in 1968, now managing 3,500 homes in South East Wales. They communicate water management, promote social interaction and safety, facilitate tenant home swapping, the use of PV panels, and more.
What does this mean for the El Moore?
- UK and Northern Ireland specific certification; the El Moore may be ineligible, yet the internal steps can influence El Moore design and operations.
