WASTE MINIMIZATION, REUSE AND RECYCLING
1. Property has a recycling program in the administrative (back of house) areas. The recycling receptacles are clearly marked for aluminum, glass, plastic, mixed paper, newspaper and compost.
2. Property has a recycling program in the common areas (lobby, registration, and clearly marked) for all the following materials; aluminum, glass, plastic, mixed paper, newspaper.
3. Property has a recycling program in the guestrooms (and clearly marked) for all the following materials; aluminum, glass, plastic, mixed paper, newspaper.
4. Property uses organic/natural amenities in biodegradable and/or compostable bottles.
5. Property uses refillable amenity dispensers in guest rooms rather than individual containers.
6. Property purchases amenities in smallest practical size.
7. Property reuses or donates towels, linens and blankets.
8. Property uses e-faxing and scans documents.
9. Property has double-sided copying as the default setting on the photocopiers and printers.
10. Property demonstrates recycling of universal waste items such as fluorescent lamps, bulbs, batteries, televisions, monitors, etc.
11. Property uses recyclable key cards.

12. Property recycles toner cartridges.
13. Property properly disposes of aerosol spray cans.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
1. Property has the following energy-efficient equipment, fax machines, copiers, computers/monitors, printers, televisions.
2. Property has energy-efficient heating/cooling equipment such as: chiller or cooling tower, PTAC units, central air conditioners, heat pumps, water heaters.
3. Property has installed sensors on HVAC or PTAC equipment.
4. Property has a regular preventive maintenance schedule for HVAC or PTAC equipment (filter cleaning/changing, leak checks, clearing vents and intake obstructions.)
5. Property uses an energy management/building system to manage HVAC and/or lighting controls.
6. Property purchases Energy Star labeled appliances.
7. Property has energy-efficient laundry equipment such as washers, dryers.
8. Property demonstrates use and/or promotion of tax credits, rebates, and other incentive programs that help finance sustainability projects.
9. Property manages the hotel’s environmental performance by monitoring the electric, gas, water, and waste usage information on a monthly and annual basis.
10. Property purchases carbon off sets (renewable energy credit).
11. Property has energy-efficient or low-e windows and film-covered windows.

EFFICIENT LIGHTING
1. Property has energy-efficient lighting in all indoor areas illuminated for more than 8 hours a day.
2. Property uses occupancy sensors or programmable timers for lighting in low traffic areas.
3. Property uses natural light substituting for electrical light.
4. Exterior lighting in parking areas and around the property are on photocell timers and only provide lighting when needed.

LANDSCAPE/WATER CONSERVATION
1. Property landscapes with trees that tolerate climate, soil, and water availability.
2. Landscape watering, where needed, is conducted in early morning or late evening.
3. Property uses automatic sprinkler system.
4. Plant beds are mulched to prevent water evaporation.
5. Soaker hoses or drip systems are used in plant beds.
6. Property specifies that sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots are swept rather than power washed.
7. Property offers a towel and linen reuse program for multiple night guests.
8. Property has a policy that washers, dryers and dishwashers are filled to recommend capacity for each cycle.
9. Property has active system to detect and repair leaking toilets, faucets, and showerheads.
10. Property uses water conserving fixtures or retrofits on faucets and aerators, showerheads, toilets.
11. Property has automatic faucets or toilets in public restrooms.

PEST MANAGEMENT
1. Property is aware of the nature of the pest management techniques used for the hotel property.
2. Property uses organic insecticides and biocides or IPM techniques for the interior of the hotel property.

HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
1. Property uses “green” cleaning products that are biodegradable and do not contain hazardous chemicals.
2. Dishwashing detergent is biodegradable and does not contain hazardous chemicals.
3.  Purchase of hazardous materials is based on a current inventory to prevent over purchase and unnecessary storage.
4. All chemical storage and mixing areas shall allow for adequate and secure product storage.
5. Drums and storage containers for chemicals are properly marked and hazardous materials are stored and locked in a flammable closet.
6. All storage areas use spill containment measures to collect chemical spills and all areas are regularly checks for chemical leaks.

PURCHASING POLICIES
1. Property purchases durable goods of sufficient quality to allow reuse, refinishing and/or reupholstering.
2. Purchase preferences are given to reusable, minimal, or recyclable packaging and shipping pallets.
3. Property purchases cleaning products, paper products and plastic goods in bulk.
4. Property purchases toilet tissue with a minimum of 20% post-consumer recycled content or from sustainable sources.
5. Property purchases facial tissue with a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled content.
6. Property purchases napkins and paper towels with a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content or from a sustainable source.
7. Preferences are given to environmentally responsible services and suppliers.

EDUCATION AND COMMITMENT
1. Property communicates environmental efforts to guests, vendors, and the public.
2. Property has a management system in place to ensure employees are properly trained, and processes monitored and evaluated to improve environmental performance.
3. Property provides employee incentives for successful environmental implementation and suggestions.
4. Property is an active participant in an environmental partnership.
5. Property gives back to the local community (i.e. toy drives, sponsorships, local events, etc.).