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22744 Holiday Park Drive - Sterling - Virginia
Property Audit Overview:
There are 16 properties currently listed in Sterling. At this time there are 7 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 7 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Towneplace Suites by Marriott Washington Dulles Airport has been awarded a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Towneplace Suites by Marriott Washington Dulles Airport 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, Towneplace Suites by Marriott Washington Dulles Airport employs 36 eco-initiatives. For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Towneplace Suites by Marriott Washington Dulles Airport please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Eco Memberships and Certifications:
Virginia Green Lodging - Member
Property Owner's Statement of Environmental Initiatives:
Property's Green Team Leader:
- Mailing Address: 22744 Holiday Park Drive Dulles, VA US “Going Green” is more than just a fad… it is essential to our success as a hotel, our role in corporate responsibility, and our collective well-being as a planet. We believe that environmental sustainability means good business! That’s why the TownePlace Suites Dulles is proud to be a leader in “greening” the hospitality industry in the state of Virginia and beyond. We have been acknowledged and awarded with some of the state’s top environmental recognitions, including the Department of Environmental Quality and Virginia Green Lodging. In addition to being Virginia Green Certified we have received the first annual Marriott “Spirit to Preserve” award. This prestigious award recognizes franchisees that are committed to operating environmentally sustainable hotels. To learn more about this recognition please click here. While utilizing sustainable practices in all aspects of our operations, our environmental focus is on the areas of Recycling and Conservation (through waste and consumption reduction). Below are a few examples of everyday practices that showcase our commitment to sustainability… across all departments of our hotel. Recycling * We provide recycling receptacles in all guestrooms and public spaces for guests to dispose of paper, plastic, aluminum, and glass * Our kitchen and pantry are equipped with a grease trap to collect and dispose of grease-waste on a regular basis * Our meetings and catering team utilizes Bic biodegradable pens for use in meetings and events * We ensure that all light bulbs, batteries, and electronic equipment are recycled properly * We provide recycling bins in all “back-of-house” areas for all team members to recycle appropriate materials * Our administrative team recycles toner and ink cartridges Conservation – Consumption Reduction * Housekeeping team ensures that all lights and televisions are turned off in all guestrooms * Our kitchen team ensures that our dish washing machine is clean and that the wash, rinse, and sanitize arms are free from lime buildup * We ask all meeting/banquet clients if we can use pitchers of filtered water instead of bottled water * We have installed low-flow water restrictive devices for our faucets, toilets, urinals, and shower heads * During periods of low occupancy, we have a coordinated plan to “shut down” certain floors or wings, ensuring that heating/cooling units and electrical appliances are turned off Conservation – Waste Reduction * We have implemented a linen and towel re-use program * Our food and beverage team has eliminated the use of all Styrofoam and plastic cups and containers * Our team encourages guests and clients to use double-sided copying at a reduced two-page cost * Our administrative team has stopped printing daily reports, equaling an annual savings of paper equivalent to 20 miles * We encourage guests/clients to send proposals, marketing materials, and contracts electronically |
Towneplace Suites by Marriott Washington Dulles Airport
22744 Holiday Park Drive - Sterling - Virginia
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 brochures, property advertising, property vendors, guestroom signage Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification programStaff Education & Monitoring
New staff eco-orientation Industry specific environmental seminar attendance by staff Staff environmental performance reviewsEnergy Conservation
Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting Intermittent-use area sensors are utilized in: outdoor areas, parking 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 Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixturesRecycling
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 Entire property is non-smoking Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized Low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) used on propertyEnvironmental Purchasing
Preference given to purchase from environmentally responsible service providers Bulk amenities and soaps purchased and dispensed in guestrooms
Towneplace Suites by Marriott Washington Dulles Airport
22744 Holiday Park Drive - Sterling - Virginia
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