Key West's The Westin Key West Resort and Marina Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
The Westin Key West Resort and Marina has earned a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel.
Key West, FL (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 30, 2009 -- The Westin Key West Resort and Marina becomes one of 4 lodging properties in Key West, FL to receive the Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Currently 8 hotels in Key West have been rated environmentally friendly, and The Westin Key West Resort and Marina is one of 4 lodging properties to complete the comprehensive environmental audit administered by iStayGreen.org. The property earned 3 Green Eco-Leafs, which is a "Great" rating.
All Green Eco-Leaf Rated properties are committed to environmentally friendly initiatives. Richard Varner, founder of iStayGreen.org states: "The Westin Key West Resort and Marina has determined to focus on environmental sustainability which has been instrumental in their earning their 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating. It's great to see they place significant value on insuring a more sustainable future in travel."
To insure a more sustainable future some of the eco-initiatives put in-place at the property include: an on-site Green Team has - low energy lighting - energy efficient lighting is installed when replacing old lighting - HVAC control system 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 - low water consumption landscaping - recycle containers are located around the property common areas - recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) are utilized - environmentally friendly chemicals are used in cleaning - environmentally friendly detergents are used for laundry - the entire property is non-smoking - plus much more. The complete audit can be viewed at The Westin Key West Resort and Marina Environmental Self-Audit (http://www.istaygreen.org/ecoaudit.cfm/hid/10000499).
Hotels in Key West are becoming progressively greener. In addition to the The Westin Key West Resort and Marina 3 other hotels have recently earned the Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Key West lodging properties that have recently been awarded the Green Eco-Leaf Rating include Eden House, Doubletree Grand Key Resort, and The Banyan Resort.
The lodging industry recognizes the need to create a sustainable future for travel. While the The Westin Key West Resort and Marina is one of 4 Key West lodging properties to achieve 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.
For additional information about The Westin Key West Resort and Marina contact them at (305) 294-4000 or visit http://www.westinkeywestresort.com. 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:
With iStayGreen's rapidly growing searchable directory of 100,000 lodging properties and over 3,500 already Green Eco-Leaf Rated, it's easy for anyone to quickly locate and compare "Green" lodging worldwide. To earn a Green Eco-Leaf Rating, hotels must complete a thorough self-audit, and then are rated based on their eco-initiatives. The site also provides an effective way for hotel owners and operators to promote all of the good "Green" things they are doing. Visitors to the site can create their own profiles, add friends, recommend properties, upload photos, form groups, create and respond to forum threads, make reservations, and add comments and reviews to hotel profiles.
Contact:
Richard Varner
602-864-5553
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