Green Lodging - Environmentally Friendly Hotels
From corporate hotel chains to Inns and Bed and Breakfasts, you can find a great place to stay and be kind to the environment. There's even information here for lodging providers who want their business to be more "green".
GreenLodgingPrograms.com
California Green Lodging Program
California Integrated Waste Management Board
The California Green Lodging Program brings together the lodging industry, business and pleasure travelers and the environment. They have nearly 100 Designated locations throughout the state. Including two corporate partners.They also have a California State Travel program to encourage state and local governments, universities and community colleges to use green hotels and other sustainable initiatives.
List of participating Hotels in California
Here's a couple California Green Hotels -
Argonaut Hotel
San Francisco, California
Kyoto Grand Hotel
Los Angeles, California
If you've stayed in a California Green Lodging Hotel, fill out the comment form. It will help the state and the facility better serve you and the Green Lodging Program.
Delaware Green Lodging
Green Lodging in the First State
Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Delaware Hotel & Lodging Association have launched a joint initiative to promote pollution prevention practices in the tourism and hospitality industry. A self-certifying program, facilities must verify that they are at least practicing the Green Lodging "Basic Practices" and hopefully are doing much more.
Their "Pollution Prevention Practices" checklist includes - Optional Linen Service to decrease usage of water, energy and harmful detergents; Recycling presenting guests with opportunities to recycle; Water Conservation; Energy Conservation; Green Events Packages of environmentally friendly services for conferences, meetings and other events. Plus many other simple operational changes that can benefit the environment and save the facilities money.
Delaware Green Lodging Industry Participants
Delaware's Green Lodging Program was just announced on June 9, 2008. They have just a few participating facilities but it is growing. If you travel in Delaware and use a "Green Lodging" facility, or just need more information please contact the DNREC and the DHLA. Let them know how much you appreciate it. I'm sure they appreciate helpful suggestions as well.
Florida's Green Lodging Program
Florida's Department Of Environmental Protection
Established in 2004 by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) with the intent of recognizing and rewarding environmentally conscientious lodging facilities in the state. The Florida Green Lodging Program has unique environmental initiatives that are specific to protecting and preserving Florida's environment.More about Florida Green Lodging Program
Designated Green Lodging Properties
Here's a couple green lodging locations in Florida.
Jenks House B&B
Jacksonville, Florida
Disney's All-Star Movie Resort
Orlando, Florida
Have you stayed in Florida Green Lodging Designated Property? Fill out this form and let them know how good of a job they did. Also be sure to let them know that you appreciate the Green Lodging Program and how it influences your travel decisions.
The Best Thing About Green Lodging Programs
Government, Business and Travelers Working Together
The movement in among hotels, motels and B&B's to go green is strong because it makes good business sense. It saves money, reduces utility costs, appeals to a wider range of potential customers and reduces their impact on the environment. Government provides some incentive by giving information and guidelines on implementation as well as free advertising.As another incentive, state and local governments are encouraging the use of green lodging facilities by their employees. In Florida, Gov. Charlie Crist signed an executive order requiring state agencies and departments to hold meetings and conferences at hotels participating in the state's Green Lodging Program whenever possible. California has a state-wide travel program offering special rates and discounts for travelers on official state business.
What a great way to encourage businesses to participate and become more environmentally friendly.
Illinois StayGreen Program
Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association
The Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association (IHLA) has launched their Illinois StayGreen Program. The IHLA "envision(s) a world in which green lodging is business as usual sooner, rather than later." Designated facilities must earn and display the Green Energy and Green Recycling icons. These ensure that specific standards have been met for saving energy and/or recycling and waste minimization.Search the list of Illinois StayGreen Hotels.
If you've stayed in an Illinois StayGreen Hotel, let the IHLA know how your experience was. You can contact them here.
Maine Environmental Leader Program
Green Lodging Certification
The Maine Green Lodging Certification Program has many certified locations. Participating members receive many benefits from the program including flags, decal and logo to display and use in advertising, listings at relevant websites and in the brochures available at Maine Visitors Centers and free, on-going technical assistance from the Maine DEP.View the list of Maine Environmental Leader Program Members
Hampton Inn
South Portland, Maine
The Blue Hill Inn
Blue Hill, Maine
You can leave a comment about your stay at a Maine Green Lodging location at their "Share Your Maine Memories" section.
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Recognizing Michigan's Hospitality Industry
Green Lodging MichiganMichigan's Energy Office and the Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) partnered to sponsor the Green Lodging Michigan Program to help hotels, bed & breakfasts, motels, resorts, and others, enjoy and protect the state's resources and environment.
Their website also includes tips for travelers, resources for lodges, application and checklist for the program, newsletters and more.
Green Lodging Michigan Certified Facilities
Here's a couple Michigan Green Facilities to look at -
Kettunen Center Conference Facility
Tustin, Michigan
Kellogg Hotel
East Lansing, Michigan
What Makes A Green Hotel
How To Know You Are Staying Green
I'll be bringing this info together soon to help you know if you're staying at a green hotel. But in the meantime you can visit any of the state program's websites and find out how they do it.
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New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging
Pampering Their Guests And Protecting Their State
New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging Program
Tourism is New Hampshire's second largest industry. Their program continually evaluates how their operations affect the environment and looks for ways to minimize the impact on natural resources. Visit the web site to learn more about what green properties are doing to preserve and protect New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Green Lodging
Here's a couple of New Hampshire's "Environmental Champions"
Sheraton Harborside
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Eastern Slope Inn Resort
North Conway, New Hampshire
The NHSLRP web site has a Guest Book for you to leave comments about your stay.
It's Easy Being Green
Things To Do
I travel a lot and even when I'm not in a "green hotel" there's a lot of things I do to try and conserve resources. They're easy and not intrusive or disruptive to your normal daily activities.
You probably have some great ideas too. Add your green travel tips to this list and share them with everyone.
Re-use bed linens
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Carry your own shampoos, conditioners, etc
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Re-use your towels
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North Carolina Green Plan For Hotels
Pollution Prevention Pays
The information for this program is rather vague and spread out so I've included some relevant links to help you find information.
- The Green Plan for Hotels - P2Pays.com
- They don't have a list of "green hotels" in NC and the contact link doesn't even work on this page. Send your comments here.
- NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance Contact Information
If you live in or are traveling to North Carolina, please let them know you are interested in "Green Lodging" information.
Pennsylvania Green Hotels And Motels
Tourism And The Environment
Pennsylvania Green Hotels Program
Many hotels and motels in Pennsylavania have already implemented programs that are saving money and conserving natural resources. In conjunction with the Department of Environmental Protection, the Pennsylvania Green Hotels Program web site offers a framework for planning and implementing effective "greening" efforts at hotels and motels.
Rhode Island
Hospitality Green Certification
The Rhode Island Hospitality Green Certification Program is a voluntary self-certification program and their web site provides resources to assist in explaining and implementing the program. They don't seem to have a list of certified lodging facilities in the state. So I've include their web sites that will help you find what you need to stay green in Rhode Island. Use the contact links if you'd like to suggest that they compile a list of green lodging facilities.
Rhode Island Hospitality Green Certification
Contact
- ron.gagnon(at)dem.ri.gov
- thomas.armstrong(at)dem.ri.gov
RI Hospitality and Tourism Association
VisitRhodeIsland.com
Vermont Green Hotels
In The Green Mountain State
Green Hotels In The Green Mountain State program is providing assistance and encouragement to inkeepers to help reach the goals of this Vermont state program. This statewide, voluntary recognition program is part of the Vermont Business Environmental Partnership and is designed to promote and recognize the work of Vermont lodgers who demonstrate daily that environmental and economic goals can be achieved simultaneously. The lodging industry in Vermont, with nearly 20,000 guest rooms, is already one of the greenest in the nation.The Green Hotels In The Green Mountain State program is a partnership of the Vermont Small Business Development Center, Vermont Agency Of Natural Resources, Vermont Hospitality Council, and Vermont Department Of Tourism & Marketing.
Find a Green Hotel in Vermont
Here's a couple of their newest members.
Inn At Johnnycake Flats
Roxbury, Vermont
Best Western Windjammer Inn
South Burlington, Vermont
Green Travel Guides
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Green Travel: The World's Best... by Fodor's
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Michelin the Green Guide Northern France and Paris Region (Michelin Green Guides)
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Special Places to Stay Green Places to Stay: From Beach Huts to Eco-Chic Hotels, All Over the World (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay Green Places to Stay)
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Michelin the Green Guide New York City (Michelin Green Guide: New York City English Edition)
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Virginia Green Lodging
Environmentally Friendly Tourism
Virginia Green Lodging was the first of the Virginia Green programs announced in the Fall of 2006. It's an initiative to promote pollution prevention practices in the hospitality and lodging sector. The self-certifying program requires that participants are at least meeting the Virginia Green Lodging "core activities". Visitors are encouraged to provide feedback about their visit to Virginia's Green Lodging facilities. The program will expand to cover all tourism related facilities. They hope that visitors will be anxious to "Go Green" in Virginia.Virginia Green list of role models for green lodging.
Here's some of their newest certified facilities.
Island Manor House - Chincoteague Island, Virginia
The Jefferson Hotel - Richmond, Virginia
Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center - Harrisburg, Virginia
Travel Green Wisconsin
Leave A Light Footprint
From the Travel Green Wisconsin website:
"Travel Green Wisconsin... certifies and recognizes tourism businesses and organizations that have made a commitment to reducing their environmental impact. Specifically, the program encourages participants to evaluate their operations, set goals and take specific actions towards environmental, social, and economic sustainability."
The Wisconsin program includes other aspects of the tourism industry, besides just lodging, and provides incentives for businesses to "go green" too. Their goals include being entirely voluntary, making good business sense, marketing advantages for participants, increased awareness and measurable improvements.
The website includes a list of Accomodations, Resorts, Campgrounds and lots more. You can even view the results on a map.
Here's a couple Travel Green Wisconsin places to look at -
Arbor House - An Environmental Inn
Madison, Wisconsin
Inn On Main Street
Steven's Point, Wisconsin
Green Lodging Everywhere
The states featured here are the only ones so far with official certification programs. But you can find green hotels, motels, lodges, inns and campgrounds in all states. Use the links below to find green hotels wherever you go.
Useful Green Lodging Links
Stay Green Wherever You Go
Here are some web sites that will help you find Green Lodging anywhere you travel. If you know of a good site that is not included here, click on the link below to "Add To This List".
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Green Energy Guide
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What Eco Travelers Need to Know About Eco Tourism
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Glenelg Hotels
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Green Vacation Hub
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EcoSpeakers.com
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http://www.ecotrotters.com
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An AllStays Guide
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Green Hotels Association
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Green Travel Hub
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Go Green Stuff
On CafePress
Green Lodging Guestbook
It's Green - No Paper!
Let me know what you think about green lodging programs, environmentally friendly hotels or if you just have a comment on this lens. All feedback is welcome and appreciated.
Bed-and-Breakfast-Deals wrote...
Very informative lens...I love it! Thanks for sharing these great tips and resources!
Posted April 10, 2009
SuperGreenMe wrote...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reinvest, Redesign, Reinspire! Thanks for passing on the groovy green vibes man! www.supergreenme.com
Posted April 02, 2009
indianaslone wrote...
Fantastic coverage on your Lens! I also use http://www.environmentallyfriendlyhotels.com as a green lodging resource because many states don't have certified green lodging programs set in place yet - and there are many hotels and B&Bs not on lists that have taken measures to be green.
Posted January 21, 2009
EverythingMouse wrote...
Great lens and it was good to see Disney's All Star Resort included.
Hope you are enjoying your new wings!
Posted January 08, 2009
The-Bohemian wrote...
Informative lens, I'll roll you if I can remember how, owning a bnb, I don't get out much, even from at home into this sea!
Posted September 30, 2008
lakeerieartists wrote...
This is really a great lens! I travel a lot for business and it would be great to stay at a green hotel. Welcome to the Living the Green Organic Lifestyle Group.
Posted September 17, 2008
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