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Garden Court Hotel

520 Cowper Street - Palo Alto - California
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    Property Audit Overview:
    There are 20 properties currently listed in Palo Alto. At this time there are 6 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 6 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. Garden Court Hotel has been awarded a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.

    To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating Garden Court 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, Garden Court Hotel employs 41 eco-initiatives.

    For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by Garden Court Hotel please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
      
      
    Garden Court Hotel
    520 Cowper Street - Palo Alto - 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 actively promotes its eco-initiatives to the public through property website, property brochures, property advertising
      Property is an active member of an environmental organization or certification program
    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 encouraged to write "Green" website reviews
      Guests are offered the ability to carbon offset their stay
    Philanthropic
     Property donates to environmentally friendly causes: Water Partners International
    Energy Conservation
     Energy efficient lighting has been installed in: guestrooms, lobby, hallways, public restrooms, meeting rooms, outdoor areas, parking areas
      Energy efficient lighting installed when replacing old lighting
      Off-grid alternative energy source utilized: purchase wind energy
    Water Conservation
     Water conserving devices are utilized including: low flow faucet aerators
      Water conserving devices installed when replacing old fixtures
      Gray Water recycling
      Xeric or low water consumption landscaping installed
    Recycling
     Recycle containers located inside guestrooms
      Recycle containers located in office, kitchen, and staff areas
      Reusable food & beverage service used in lieu of disposable service items
      Compostable disposable service items utilized
      Recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) utilized
    Cleaning & 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 property
    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
      Cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) utilized

    Garden Court Hotel
    520 Cowper Street - Palo Alto - California
     
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