“Triple Bottom Line”
11/03/2009 08:47 PM Hotel and Commercial Building Restorationgreen hotels
Harry Hobbs: Sustainability and the “Triple Bottom Line”
In August of 2007 when Peter Koehler, the general manager of the Hotel, asked me what I thought we should do for recycling and green programs for the new hotel. I told him that LEED was the best way forward. At the time I didn't know how true that was, but I did know that he and I shared a vision of operations for the new hotel that would be socially responsible, ecologically respectful, and financially sound. We are fortunate to be a part of an ownership and operating partnership that is committed to providing a luxuriously responsible hotel experience in downtown San Francisco. read more
In August of 2007 when Peter Koehler, the general manager of the Hotel, asked me what I thought we should do for recycling and green programs for the new hotel. I told him that LEED was the best way forward. At the time I didn't know how true that was, but I did know that he and I shared a vision of operations for the new hotel that would be socially responsible, ecologically respectful, and financially sound. We are fortunate to be a part of an ownership and operating partnership that is committed to providing a luxuriously responsible hotel experience in downtown San Francisco. read more
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California Green Hotels
11/03/2009 07:25 PM Hotel and Commercial Building Restorationgreen hotels | furniture repair
Department of General Services
State of California California Green Lodging Program
What is a Green Hotel? Green Best Practices for Hotels can be found on a detailed list provided by the State of California. Link Here
If you follow the link (above) you will find easy-to-use lists of green practices that will help you learn about what makes a hotel green, and also help hotels assess their environmental commitment and performance. Topics include: Commitment to Environmental Practices, Recycling and Reuse [furniture repair and restoration apply here], Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Lighting, Water Efficiency and Conservation, Landscape, Pest Management, Hazardous and Toxic Substances, Transportation, and Purchasing.
You can go to the Green Lodging Program main page to look up hotels that are comitted to green initiatives, and more information about the program.
State of California California Green Lodging Program
What is a Green Hotel? Green Best Practices for Hotels can be found on a detailed list provided by the State of California. Link Here
If you follow the link (above) you will find easy-to-use lists of green practices that will help you learn about what makes a hotel green, and also help hotels assess their environmental commitment and performance. Topics include: Commitment to Environmental Practices, Recycling and Reuse [furniture repair and restoration apply here], Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Lighting, Water Efficiency and Conservation, Landscape, Pest Management, Hazardous and Toxic Substances, Transportation, and Purchasing.
You can go to the Green Lodging Program main page to look up hotels that are comitted to green initiatives, and more information about the program.