Dear Jennifer, The Green Key National Jury after evaluating your application

and the supportine documents has decided to award your Hotel the Green Key 2015 eco-label.

Jennifer Home Hotel it is the first Hotel in Drama that was awarded with the eco label Green Key.

Jennifer Home Hotel. Green Leaders Silver Level from Trip Advisor for 2015

 

Green practices

General

  • At least 75% of interior lightbulbs are energy-efficient. Energy efficient lightbulbs include compact fluorescent (CFL), LED.
  • Staff training on green practices. Staff trained at least once a year on implementing the hotel's green practices.
  • Education for guests on green practices. Guests can learn about the property's green practices before or during their stay.
  • Recycling bins in common areas.
  • Linen reuse program. Program includes housekeeper training and regular checks.
  • Recycles waste. Recycles at least five types of waste, such as paper, glass, plastic, metal and cardboard.
  • Tracks energy use. Regularly measures and records energy use (at least 4 times a year).
  • Towel reuse program. Program includes housekeeper training and regular checks.
  • Composts food waste.
  • Composts biodegradable products (e.g. packaging).

Energy

  • Heating temperature set to save energy. Indoor temperature set at a maximum of 22 C during the winter.
  • Energy efficient windows. At least 80% of windows have energy efficient characteristics
  • Air conditioning temperature set to save energy. Indoor temperature set at a minimum of 22 C during the summer.
  • Efficient laundry dryers. Energy efficient laundry dryers are used.
  • Preventative maintenance plan. Regular checks to ensure energy and water equipment is working efficiently
  • Heating temperature set to save energy. Indoor temperature set at a maximum of 22 C during the winter.
  • Water heated by solar thermal system. Reduces energy needed for water heating.
  • Sensors turn off lights when a guest room is empty. Sensors in over 90% of guest rooms.
  • South facing overhangs keep building cool. Reduces energy usually needed for air conditioning.
  • Sensors turn off electronics when a guest room is empty. Sensors in over 90% of guest rooms
  • Energy-efficient lightbulbs

Water

  • Smart irrigation for watering gardens. Sensors monitor soil conditions to minimize water use.
  • Uses alternative water sources for watering gardens. Alternative sources include collected rainwater and condensation

Purchasing

  • Over 50% of beverages are certified (organic, fair trade etc.). Including alcohol, coffee and tea.
  • Over 50% of fruit & vegetables are certified (organic, fair trade etc.).
  • Over 50% of grains and bread are certified (organic, fair trade etc.)
  • 100% Biodegradable toiletries. Over 50% of cleaning products are certified.
  • Locally produced toiletries. At least 90% of toiletries are produced within 150 kilometers.
  • "Green" certified cleaning products. Over 50% of cleaning products are certified.
  • Refillable toiletries dispensers. Dispensers in over 90% of guest room bathrooms.

Waste

  • Recycles flooring. At least 90% of flooring is recycled when replaced.
  • Recycles furniture. At least 90% of furniture is recycled when replaced.
  • Recycles mattresses. At least 90% of mattresses are recycled when replaced.
  • Recycles used cooking oil. At least 90% of used cooking oil is recycled or used for biodiesel.
  • Safe disposal of hazardous materials. Such as paint, printer cartridges, batteries and fluorescent lightbulbs.
  • Food waste is composted on-site or at an offsite composting facility.
  • Biodegradable products are composted on-site or at an offsite composting facility.
  • Yard waste is composted on-site or at an offsite composting facility.
  • Reusable dinnerware and cutlery. At least 90% of crockery and cutlery is reusable.

Site

  • Local plants in garden. At least 75% of landscaping has plants native to the region.
  • Low chemical gardening. Landscaping is maintained with minimal use of herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals.

Education & Innovation

  • Education for guests on local environment. Such as habitat loss and conservation efforts.
  • Asks guests for feedback on green practices. Guests are given the opportunity to comment on property's green practices.
  • Low VOC paints. Low volatile organic compound (VOC) paints, primers, adhesives, and sealants are used
  • 100% Biodegradable toiletries. Over 50% of cleaning products are certified.
  • Locally produced toiletries. At least 90% of toiletries are produced within 150 kilometers.
  • "Green" certified cleaning products. Over 50% of cleaning products are certified.
  • Refillable toiletries dispensers. Dispensers in over 90% of guest room bathrooms.

 

 

 
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