stay green
environmental mission statement
We believe that exceptional personalized service can be delivered responsibly; and to this end, we align ourselves with equally responsible partners, and endeavour to improve our practices and continually reduce our impact on our environment.
greening of your suite
- paperless check-in when you arrive
- when possible, we send information, confirmations and booking contracts electronically rather than on paper
- in-suite bin for recyclables
- pharmacopia bath amenities that are all natural, organic, vegan and free of parabens and sulfates; they also smell and feel fantastic
- linen replacement options that decrease water and detergent use:
- bath linens are replaced only when you specify
- when you stay multiple nights, bed linens are replaced when you specify
- in-suite organic composting
- energy efficient lighting, heating & cooling
- we serve water in coolers or pitchers where possible, in place of water bottles
- we use spoons, not stir sticks
- we use local and organic produce when possible
- our green team welcomes new ways to improve our environmental responsibility, so please do not hesitate to give us your suggestions
greening behind the scenes
- we use recycled paper with a higher recyclable content and less packaging
- we choose cleaning supplies that have low chemical impact
- all hazardous waste is properly collected, stored, transported and discarded
- we flick lights off when they're not required
- printers are monitored for high paper consumption
- we recycle all paper, newspapers and cardboard
- we re-purpose, donate or sell used linens, pillows, furniture, dishes, glassware and utensils
- items we used to throw away are now donated to charities
- chemicals are dispensed into the whirlpool only as required for sanitation
- we use a paperless payroll system
- partly used toilet rolls and amenities are used in staff areas
- where possible, worn linens are re-purposed as cleaning rags
- we participate in local & national environment awareness events
- continuous improvement through ongoing performance audits
- we periodically have independent energy audits conducted to identify improvements
- we are awarded 4 Green Keys in the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a graduated rating system designed to recognize hotels that are committed to improving their environmental and fiscal performance
We love our city and our planet and want to keep it healthy.