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2270 Hotel Circle North - San Diego - California
Property Audit Overview:
There are 182 properties currently listed in San Diego. At this time there are 41 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 19 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Crowne Plaza San Diego Mission Valley has been awarded a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Crowne Plaza San Diego Mission Valley completed an audit of their property's compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, enviromentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance, purchasing habits, plus many other factors. In it's efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, Crowne Plaza San Diego Mission Valley employs 49 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Crowne Plaza San Diego Mission Valley please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Stephen DeStefano - 619-297-1101 X3105 Mailing Address: 2270 Hotel Circle North San Diego, CA US 92108 Green Practices Water Conservation Speakman low flow showerheads – Savings of 531,075 gallons per year compared to a 3.0 GPM Shower head. Vorten low flow toilets – Savings of 86,880 gallons per year when compared to a 3.5 GPF toilet Drip irrigation system - ___________ Installed conductivity meters on our cooling towers to save water – Saving approximately 730,000 gallons per year at 5 cycles. Linen program in guestrooms helps to save water, electricity and natural gas. This program removes 98,550 pounds of terry and linen per year from the laundry process. Water upon request program is utilized in all our F&B outlets. Energy Conservation Installed a Solidine Energy Management system for public air conditioning system in meeting rooms and admin offices which saves approximately 95,922 KWH per year Variable frequency drive saves power usage for production of chilled water HVAC system. Estimated KWH usage of 41,600 saved per year Replaced 191 PTAC with Energy Star units saving approximately 50,000 KWH per year Compact florescent Light bulbs and LEDS comprise 95% of hotel – Saving approximately 73,528 per year. Also implemented a Florescent Lamp Recycling System utilizing Mercury VaporLok Containers. Occupancy Sensor lighting is installed in public restrooms. Installed Energy Star laundry dryers saving approximately 25% (Jim G – of what) Waste Reduction Efforts 2008 WRAP Award Winner – Waste Reduction Awards Program – Awarded through California Integrated Waste Management Board, a subsidy of the California Environmental Protection Agency Clear and Colored Glass – 10 Tons Cardboard – 28 Tons Tin & Steel Cans & Containers – 2 Tons Aluminum Cans – 1 Ton Newspaper /Magazines/Yellow Pages – 7 Tons Plastic Containers/Bottles – 3 Tons Grass & Trimmings - 71 tons Electronics Disposal & Donations to Father Joe’s and St Vincent De Paul Recycle 250 gallons of cooking oil per year through New Leaf. New Leaf processes these oils at their facility in Barrio Logan, San Diego into biofuel. Donate 20 to 50 pounds of unused food product to Father Joe’s and St Vincent De Paul monthly. Through our recycling efforts the Crowne Plaza San Diego Hanalei has diverted over 122 tons of recycling/reusable material to the landfill to be buried in 2008. We strive to improve that diversion amount in 2009. We will evaluate and implement more efficient ways to recycle in the hospitality industry. Clean Air Practices Clean all air handler units and coils annually and follow a preventative maintenance schedule keeping records of all activity. Clean Air 2500 Ionizers breakdown smoke residue to provide clean air in guestrooms. Additionally reduces quantity of chemicals sprayed into the air. Other Efforts All printer and toner cartridges are recycled. Utilized used white paper as scrap paper in restaurant & kitchen Contracted San Diego Bus & Auto Repair to maintain our fleet of: 2 – 14 passenger vans and 2 – 10 passengers vans To state mandate regulations every 45 days with disposal of all hazardous oils, batteries, tires, air filters. |
Crowne Plaza San Diego Mission Valley
2270 Hotel Circle North - San Diego - California
Environmental Initiatives
Green Promotion
The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management The property has an on-site Green Team The property has regular eco-meetings with performance reporting The property has established a budget for eco-initiatives The property actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website, property advertising, property signage, property vendors, guestroom signage Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification programStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientation Eco-incentive programs for staffPhilanthropic
Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: St Vincent De Paul, Father Joe'sEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting Intermittent-use area sensors are utilized in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms, outdoor areas, storage areasWater Conservation
Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays Towels reuse option for multiple night stays Water conserving devices are utilized including: low flow faucet aerators, low flow showerheads, low volume toilets, motion sensor public faucets, motion sensor public toilets Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixtures Xeric or low water consumption landscaping installedRecycling
Recycle containers located inside guestrooms Recycle containers located around property common areas Recycle containers located in office, kitchen, and staff areas Reusable food & beverage service used in lieu of disposable service items Recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) utilizedCleaning & Environment
Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry Environmentally friendly chemicals used for carpet cleaning Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized Low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) used on propertyEnvironmental Purchasing
Preference given to purchase of environmentally responsible products Preference given to purchase from local vendors Preference given to purchase from environmentally responsible service providers Bulk amenities and soaps purchased and dispensed in guestrooms
Crowne Plaza San Diego Mission Valley
2270 Hotel Circle North - San Diego - California
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