4 Hotels in Tallahassee Have Now Been Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating 8 Hotels in Tallahassee are listed as environmentally friendly and 4 have recently been awarded the Green Eco-Leaf Rating by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel. Tallahassee, FL (Vocus) June 24, 2009 Currently 8 hotels in Tallahassee - Florida (http://www.istaygreen.org/getcityus.cfm/city/Tallahassee/st/FL]) are listed as environmentally friendly with iStayGreen.org. 4 of the 8 properties have completed the comprehensive environmental audit administered by iStayGreen.org. Ratings range from 1 Green Eco-Leaf to 5 Green Eco Leaf and are summarized as follows: 1 Green Eco-Leaf - Acceptable
Properties that have completed the 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey are Doubletree Hotel Tallahassee, Governors Inn, Cabot Lodge Thomasville Road, and Towneplace Suites by Marriott Tallahassee. All four properties have earned the 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating, which is a "Good" rating. Other Tallahassee properties that are listed in the iStayGreen.org Directory of Environmentally Friendly Lodging as "Green" include Wakulla Springs Lodge, Quality Inn Tallahassee, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, and Quality Inn and Suites Tallahassee. All Green Eco-Leaf Rated properties are committed to environmentally friendly initiatives. Richard Varner, founder of iStayGreen.org states: "Simple changes helped these properties to earn their 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating and take the environmental lead among the 55 lodging properties in Talahassee. It's great to see they're intent on insuring a more sustainable future in travel." To insure a more sustainable future the eco-initiatives put in-place by these properties vary but include initiatives like: on-site Green Teams - low energy lighting - energy efficient lighting is installed when replacing old lighting - energy sensor installed - sheets reuse option for multiple night stays - towels reuse option for multiple night stays - eco-initiatives are actively promoted to the public - water conservation initiatives are in-place - recycle containers located around the property common areas - environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning - the entire property is non-smoking - plus much more. iStayGreen.org allows you to filter your search to show only the environmentally friendly hotels in Talahassee. The lodging industry recognizes the need to create a sustainable future for travel. While there are currently only 4 Tallahassee lodging properties that have achieved the Green Eco-Leaf Rating, it is anticipated that many other properties in the area that are promoting eco-friendly initiatives also will seek to be rated. This eco-rating allows the public to know the specific environmental initiatives in place at a property, which enables the environmentally conscious traveler to make informed lodging decisions. To find out how a property can earn the Green Eco-Leaf Rating, contact Richard Varner at 602-864-5553 or visit http://www.iStayGreen.org]. About iStayGreen.org:
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