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100 Townsend Street - Birmingham - Michigan
Property Audit Overview:
There are 2 properties currently listed in Birmingham. At this time there are 1 "Green" lodging properties listed of which this is the only lodging property that has completed the iStayGreen Audit. The Townsend Hotel has been awarded a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating The Townsend Hotel 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, The Townsend Hotel employs 38 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by The Townsend Hotel please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
Green Lodging Michigan - Steward
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
Rupal Baxi - 248 642 7900 Mailing Address: 100 Townsend Street Birmingham, MI US 48009 Best Practices: Our vendors use local produce when available and up to our standards. We work hard to minimize the number of deliveries per week from our vendors. We offer reusable plates, utensils, napkins, glasses, coasters, newspapers and hair dryer bags We offer paperless check-out. We partner with other environmentally friendly organizations such as Gilchrist & Soames and Fiji. Our letter head and envelopes are made of 30% recycled paper. We have Evernue Mattresses in 20% of our rooms. Evernue Mattresses only require the (removable/washable) top to be replaced after 6 years and the box springs are made of 100% recycled materials. Inks: All documents are printed using environmentally safe ink. Organic Beverages: Organic coffee, teas and juices are offered. Towel/Linen Reuse: Guests are given the option not to have their bedroom and bathroom linen and towels washed daily thereby reducing energy, water and detergent consumption. Recycling: The hotel currently has recycling programs for paper, bottles, and cans and we are always searching for more and better ways to recycle. Energy Conservation: Florescent light bulbs are used throughout the hotel and parking garage. Parking garage exhaust fans use sensors to run only when needed, conserving energy. Water Conservation: All of the showerheads, faucets and most of the commodes have been updated with low flow systems. Donation programs: We donate lightly used items from the rooms to local charities to benefit those in need and reduce the use of landfills. Cleaning Supplies: Eco-friendly cleaning supplies that meet our quality standards are used in all guest rooms and throughout the public areas of the hotel. Bio-degradable trash bags are used wherever possible. We use best practices to expand our environmental efforts and continue to provide the highest level of service. Of all the eco-friendly hotels in Detroit, the Townsend provides the most exquisite accommodations and amenities for an unmatched experience. We continue to explore more ways and better practices that are safe for envirnment, our organization, valuable guest and extraordinary employees... |
The Townsend Hotel
100 Townsend Street - Birmingham - Michigan
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 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 staff Staff environmental performance reviewsGuest Education & Follow-up
Guests are offered the ability to carbon offset their stayPhilanthropic
Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Lightly used assessories and epuipments donation to two charitable organizations, carbon negetive and rainforest purchase by Fiji waterEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms, parking areas Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lightingWater Conservation
Sheets reuse option for multiple night stays Towels reuse option for multiple night stays Water conserving devices are utilized including: 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 itemsCleaning & Environment
Environmentally friendly chemicals used in cleaning Environmentally friendly chemicals used for carpet cleaning Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilizedEnvironmental 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
The Townsend Hotel
100 Townsend Street - Birmingham - Michigan
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