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Best Western Mount Vernon

8751 Richmond Highway - Alexandria - Virginia
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  • 2 Star Rating
  • 2 Leaf Green Rating
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    Property Audit Overview:
    There are 35 properties currently listed in Alexandria. At this time there are 4 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 2 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Best Western Mount Vernon has been awarded a 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.

    To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Best Western Mount Vernon 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, Best Western Mount Vernon employs 30 eco-initiatives.

    For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Best Western Mount Vernon please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
    Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
    Property's Green Team Leader:
          Kathie Vance - 703-360-1300

    Mailing Address:
          8751 Richmond Highway
          Alexandria, US 22309

    We recycle Light bulbs, Ink cartridges from printers, batteries, and old HVAC units.

      
      
    Best Western Mount Vernon
    8751 Richmond Highway - Alexandria - Virginia
    Environmental Initiatives
    Green Promotion
     The property has individuals with authority and resources taking responsibility for environmental management
      The property has established a budget for eco-initiatives
    Staff Education & Monitoring
     New staff eco-orientation
      Eco-incentive programs for staff
    Guest Education & Follow-up
     Guests are informed of environmental initiatives at check-in
      Guests are offered the ability to carbon offset their stay
    Energy Conservation
     Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, public restrooms
      Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting
    Water 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
      Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixtures
    Recycling
     Recycle containers located around property common areas
    Cleaning & Environment
     Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning
      Environmentally friendly detergents used for laundry
      Environmentally friendly chemicals used for carpet cleaning
      Entire property is non-smoking
      Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized
    Environmental 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

    Best Western Mount Vernon
    8751 Richmond Highway - Alexandria - Virginia
     
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